Amara vs Ivy

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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Ivy

Girl #36 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ivy plant, climbing vine"

Origin: Old English ifig

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36
Total SSA Count
5,323
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ives

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Ivy Rank #36

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 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

Ivy ___

  • Ivy Rose
  • Ivy Mae
  • Ivy Grace
  • Ivy Jean
  • Ivy Claire
  • Ivy Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Ivy

Violet Hazel Jasper Willow Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Ivy more popular?

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Ivy mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Ivy means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English ifig origin).

Are Amara and Ivy boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Ivy is primarily a girl name.

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