Amar vs Kiran

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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Kiran

Boy #1,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of light, beam of sunlight"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Pakistani Sikh Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,346
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kir

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Kiran Rank #1,346

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1346 for Kiran.

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

Kiran ___

  • Kiran Dev
  • Kiran Raj
  • Kiran Arjun
  • Kiran Singh
  • Kiran Prakash
  • Kiran Kumar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Kiran

Arjun Priya Anaya Rohan Ishaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Kiran more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Kiran at #1346 in the United States.

What do Amar and Kiran mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Kiran means "ray of light, beam of sunlight" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amar and Kiran boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Kiran is primarily a boy name.

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