Amara vs Elsie

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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Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#155
Total SSA Count
1,901
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Els, Ellie

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Elsie Rank #155

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #155 for Elsie.

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

Elsie ___

  • Elsie Mae
  • Elsie Rose
  • Elsie Jane
  • Elsie Kate
  • Elsie Grace
  • Elsie Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Elsie

Archie Bertie Hazel Poppy Ned

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Elsie more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Elsie at #155 in the United States.

What do Amara and Elsie mean?

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

Are Amara and Elsie boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Elsie is primarily a girl name.

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