Amar vs Sekani

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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Sekani

Boy #1,226 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, laughter"

Origin: Tumbuka (Malawian)

Cultural Roots

African Malawian Zambian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,226
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kani, Sek

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Sekani Rank #1,226

Sekani is more popular, ranked #1226 vs #1241 for Amar.

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

Sekani ___

  • Sekani James
  • Sekani Emmanuel
  • Sekani David
  • Sekani Joseph
  • Sekani Michael
  • Sekani Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Sekani

Amara Zuri Kofi Imani Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Sekani more popular?

Sekani is more popular, ranked #1226 compared to Amar at #1241 in the United States.

What do Amar and Sekani mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Sekani means "joy, laughter" (Tumbuka (Malawian) origin).

Are Amar and Sekani boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Sekani is primarily a boy name.

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