Amara vs Jade

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Amara →

Jade

Girl #84 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"jade stone, precious green gemstone"

Origin: Spanish (via French l'ejade)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#84
Total SSA Count
2,931
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Jade →

Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Jade Rank #84

Jade is more popular, ranked #84 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

Jade ___

  • Jade Marie
  • Jade Elise
  • Jade Nicole
  • Jade Renee
  • Jade Isabelle
  • Jade Alexandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Jade

Ruby Pearl Amber Jett Stone

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Jade more popular?

Jade is more popular, ranked #84 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Jade mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Jade means "jade stone, precious green gemstone" (Spanish (via French l'ejade) origin).

Are Amara and Jade boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Jade is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Jade vs Amara Amara vs Elena Amara vs Madeline Amara vs Eleanor Amara vs Molly
← Full profile: Amara ← Full profile: Jade Browse all baby names