Amara vs Athena

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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Athena

Girl #90 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sharp, keen, praise"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
2,788
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thena, Athy

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Athena Rank #90

Athena is more popular, ranked #90 vs #121 for Amara.

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

Athena ___

  • Athena Rose
  • Athena Grace
  • Athena Jane
  • Athena Marie
  • Athena Claire
  • Athena Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Athena

Apollo Artemis Penelope Helena Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Athena more popular?

Athena is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Athena mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Athena means "sharp, keen, praise" (Greek origin).

Are Amara and Athena boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Athena is primarily a girl name.

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