Amara vs Josephine

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

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Josephine Rank #56

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 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

Josephine ___

  • Josephine Claire
  • Josephine Anne
  • Josephine Rose
  • Josephine Louise
  • Josephine Grace
  • Josephine Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Josephine

Theodore Sebastian Eleanor Adelaide Henri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Josephine more popular?

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Josephine mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Josephine means "may God add children" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amara and Josephine boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Josephine is primarily a girl name.

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