Amanda vs Mara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amanda

Girl #496 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy of love, she who must be loved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Portuguese Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#496
Total SSA Count
617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mandy, Manda, Amy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amanda Rank #496
Mara Rank #588

Amanda is more popular, ranked #496 vs #588 for Mara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amanda ___

  • Amanda Grace
  • Amanda Lynn
  • Amanda Marie
  • Amanda Rose
  • Amanda Anne
  • Amanda Jo

Mara ___

  • Mara Jane
  • Mara Grace
  • Mara Louise
  • Mara Elizabeth
  • Mara Rose
  • Mara Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amanda

Jessica Jennifer Melissa Brandon Jason

If you choose Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amanda or Mara more popular?

Amanda is more popular, ranked #496 compared to Mara at #588 in the United States.

What do Amanda and Mara mean?

Amanda means "worthy of love, she who must be loved" (Latin origin). Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amanda and Mara boy or girl names?

Amanda is primarily a girl name. Mara is primarily a girl name.

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