Amara vs Genesis

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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Genesis

Girl #55 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"birth, generation, coming into being"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#55
Total SSA Count
3,835
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gen, Genny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Genesis Rank #55

Genesis is more popular, ranked #55 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

Genesis ___

  • Genesis Rose
  • Genesis Marie
  • Genesis Grace
  • Genesis Faith
  • Genesis Hope
  • Genesis Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Genesis

Eden Zion Elijah Trinity Harmony

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Genesis more popular?

Genesis is more popular, ranked #55 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Genesis mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Genesis means "birth, generation, coming into being" (Greek origin).

Are Amara and Genesis boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Genesis is primarily a girl name.

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