Ama vs Chi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ama

Girl #6,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Saturday"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African Akan Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,604
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Chi

Boy #6,085 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"vital energy, life force"

Origin: Chinese (Qi)

Cultural Roots

Chinese Nigerian (Igbo) Greek Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,085
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ama Rank #6,604
Chi Rank #6,085

Chi is more popular, ranked #6085 vs #6604 for Ama.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ama ___

  • Ama Rose
  • Ama Grace
  • Ama Joy
  • Ama Pearl
  • Ama Adwoa
  • Ama Kofi

Chi ___

  • Chi Alexander
  • Chi Emmanuel
  • Chi James
  • Chi Nathan
  • Chi Marcus
  • Chi Vincent

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ama

Kofi Kwame Adjoa Abena Kojo

If you choose Chi

Eze Ada Emeka Nnamdi Adaeze

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ama or Chi more popular?

Chi is more popular, ranked #6085 compared to Ama at #6604 in the United States.

What do Ama and Chi mean?

Ama means "born on Saturday" (Akan origin). Chi means "vital energy, life force" (Chinese (Qi) origin).

Are Ama and Chi boy or girl names?

Ama is primarily a girl name. Chi is primarily a boy name.

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