Amara vs Jihan

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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Jihan

Boy #7,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"world, universe"

Origin: Persian via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Persian Indonesian Malaysian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,578
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ji

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Jihan Rank #7,578

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #7578 for Jihan.

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

Jihan ___

  • Jihan Ahmad
  • Jihan Ali
  • Jihan Hassan
  • Jihan Omar
  • Jihan Karim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Jihan

Nour Rayan Sana Laila Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Jihan more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Jihan at #7578 in the United States.

What do Amara and Jihan mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Jihan means "world, universe" (Persian via Arabic origin).

Are Amara and Jihan boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Jihan is primarily a boy name.

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