Amal vs Amarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amarah

Girl #1,349 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, mercy"

Origin: Igbo/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Swahili Muslim English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,349
Total SSA Count
169
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ama, Mari, Mara

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Popularity Comparison

Amal Rank #1,228
Amarah Rank #1,349

Amal is more popular, ranked #1228 vs #1349 for Amarah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amal ___

  • Amal Leila
  • Amal Nour
  • Amal Yasmine
  • Amal Rania
  • Amal Sofia
  • Amal Grace

Amarah ___

  • Amarah Rose
  • Amarah Grace
  • Amarah Jade
  • Amarah Celeste
  • Amarah Nour
  • Amarah Lena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amal

Layla Zara Nadia Omar Tariq

If you choose Amarah

Amira Zara Nadia Rania Yasmin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amal or Amarah more popular?

Amal is more popular, ranked #1228 compared to Amarah at #1349 in the United States.

What do Amal and Amarah mean?

Amal means "hope, aspiration" (Arabic origin). Amarah means "grace, mercy" (Igbo/Arabic origin).

Are Amal and Amarah boy or girl names?

Amal is primarily a girl name. Amarah is primarily a girl name.

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