Amara vs Eleanor

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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Eleanor

Girl #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, sympathy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14
Total SSA Count
7,127
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell, Nora

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Eleanor Rank #14

Eleanor is more popular, ranked #14 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

Eleanor ___

  • Eleanor Rose
  • Eleanor Jane
  • Eleanor Claire
  • Eleanor Grace
  • Eleanor Mae
  • Eleanor Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Eleanor

Oliver Theodore Cecily Arthur Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Eleanor more popular?

Eleanor is more popular, ranked #14 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Eleanor mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Eleanor means "compassion, sympathy" (Greek origin).

Are Amara and Eleanor boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Eleanor is primarily a girl name.

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