Amara vs Emily

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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Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
5,955
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 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

Emily ___

  • Emily Rose
  • Emily Grace
  • Emily Claire
  • Emily Jane
  • Emily Anne
  • Emily Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Emily mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Amara and Emily boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.

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