Amar vs Saif

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Saif

Boy #1,353 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sword"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Middle Eastern Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,353
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Saif Rank #1,353

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1353 for Saif.

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

Saif ___

  • Saif Ali
  • Saif Ahmad
  • Saif Hassan
  • Saif Ibrahim
  • Saif Khalid
  • Saif Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Saif

Noor Amir Layla Tariq Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Saif more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Saif at #1353 in the United States.

What do Amar and Saif mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Saif means "sword" (Arabic origin).

Are Amar and Saif boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Saif is primarily a boy name.

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