Amar vs Karam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am, Ammy

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Karam

Boy #1,372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generosity, nobility"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Syrian Lebanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,372
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kar

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Karam Rank #1,372

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1372 for Karam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amar ___

  • Amar Singh
  • Amar Dev
  • Amar Raj
  • Amar Preet
  • Amar Veer
  • Amar Khan

Karam ___

  • Karam Ziad
  • Karam Nabil
  • Karam Samir
  • Karam Anas
  • Karam Tariq
  • Karam Bilal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Karam

Layan Nour Sham Rani Faris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Karam more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Karam at #1372 in the United States.

What do Amar and Karam mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Karam means "generosity, nobility" (Arabic origin).

Are Amar and Karam boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Karam is primarily a boy name.

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