Amara vs Hazel

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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Hazel

Girl #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hazel tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
6,401
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Haze

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Hazel Rank #19

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 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

Hazel ___

  • Hazel Grace
  • Hazel Mae
  • Hazel Rose
  • Hazel Claire
  • Hazel Jean
  • Hazel Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

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If you choose Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Hazel more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Hazel mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin).

Are Amara and Hazel boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Hazel is primarily a girl name.

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