Amara vs Ellie

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Ellie

Girl #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
6,306
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ell, Ely, Elie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Ellie Rank #21

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 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

Ellie ___

  • Ellie Mae
  • Ellie Rose
  • Ellie Grace
  • Ellie Jane
  • Ellie Kate
  • Ellie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Ellie

Sophie Oliver Jack Ruby Charlie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Ellie more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Ellie mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Amara and Ellie boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Ellie is primarily a girl name.

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