Amara vs Arya

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

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Arya

Girl #162 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Aryan, noble people"

Origin: Indo-Iranian

Cultural Roots

Indian Persian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#162
Total SSA Count
1,863
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Arya Rank #162

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #162 for Arya.

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

Arya ___

  • Arya Rose
  • Arya Grace
  • Arya Marie
  • Arya Jane
  • Arya Elizabeth
  • Arya Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Arya

Sansa Bran Luna Finn Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Arya more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Arya at #162 in the United States.

What do Amara and Arya mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Arya means "Aryan, noble people" (Indo-Iranian origin).

Are Amara and Arya boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Arya is primarily a girl name.

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