Amara vs Dakota

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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Dakota

Girl #273 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"friendly one, ally"

Origin: Sioux/Lakota language

Cultural Roots

American Native American (Sioux)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,155
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dak, Kota

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Dakota Rank #273

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #273 for Dakota.

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

Dakota ___

  • Dakota Rose
  • Dakota Grace
  • Dakota Mae
  • Dakota Lynn
  • Dakota Jade
  • Dakota Rae

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amara

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If you choose Dakota

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Dakota more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Dakota at #273 in the United States.

What do Amara and Dakota mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Dakota means "friendly one, ally" (Sioux/Lakota language origin).

Are Amara and Dakota boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Dakota is primarily a girl name.

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