Amara vs Eloise

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

Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Eloise Rank #64

Eloise is more popular, ranked #64 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

Eloise ___

  • Eloise Rose
  • Eloise Jane
  • Eloise Mae
  • Eloise Grace
  • Eloise Pearl
  • Eloise Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Eloise

Arabella Josephine Theodore Oliver Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Eloise more popular?

Eloise is more popular, ranked #64 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Eloise mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Eloise means "famous warrior" (Old French origin).

Are Amara and Eloise boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Eloise is primarily a girl name.

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