Amara vs Fennec

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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Fennec

Boy #7,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small fox, fennec fox"

Origin: Arabic fanak

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,193
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fen

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Fennec Rank #7,193

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #7193 for Fennec.

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

Fennec ___

  • Fennec Fox
  • Fennec Reed
  • Fennec Grey
  • Fennec Ash
  • Fennec Stone
  • Fennec Wilder

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Fennec

Lynx Merlin Hawk Wren Sparrow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Fennec more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Fennec at #7193 in the United States.

What do Amara and Fennec mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Fennec means "small fox, fennec fox" (Arabic fanak origin).

Are Amara and Fennec boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Fennec is primarily a boy name.

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