Amara vs Elise

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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Elise

Girl #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#252
Total SSA Count
1,266
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lis

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Elise Rank #252

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #252 for Elise.

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

Elise ___

  • Elise Marie
  • Elise Rose
  • Elise Claire
  • Elise Sophie
  • Elise Grace
  • Elise Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Elise

Claire Sophie Amelie Jules Henri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Elise more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Elise at #252 in the United States.

What do Amara and Elise mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Elise means "God is my oath" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Amara and Elise boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Elise is primarily a girl name.

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