Amara vs Grace

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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Grace

Girl #40 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Divine grace, elegance, goodwill"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40
Total SSA Count
5,002
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gracie, Gray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Grace Rank #40

Grace is more popular, ranked #40 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

Grace ___

  • Grace Elizabeth
  • Grace Anne
  • Grace Marie
  • Grace Louise
  • Grace Eleanor
  • Grace Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Grace

Charlotte Eleanor Violet Henry James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Grace more popular?

Grace is more popular, ranked #40 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Grace mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Grace means "Divine grace, elegance, goodwill" (Latin origin).

Are Amara and Grace boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Grace is primarily a girl name.

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