Amara vs Amina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amara

Girl #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal, immortal"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African Igbo Yoruba Swahili Sanskrit American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#121
Total SSA Count
2,288
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mara, Ami, Amy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Amina Rank #307

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #307 for Amina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amara ___

  • Amara Grace
  • Amara Joy
  • Amara Rose
  • Amara Simone
  • Amara Faith
  • Amara Renee

Amina ___

  • Amina Rose
  • Amina Grace
  • Amina Jade
  • Amina Sofia
  • Amina Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Amina

Yusuf Ibrahim Zara Layla Idris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Amina more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Amina at #307 in the United States.

What do Amara and Amina mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Amina means "Honest, truthful".

Are Amara and Amina boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Amina is primarily a girl name.

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