Amara vs Kennedy

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
Kennedy Rank #89

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #89 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

Kennedy ___

  • Kennedy Grace
  • Kennedy Rose
  • Kennedy Mae
  • Kennedy Claire
  • Kennedy Jane
  • Kennedy Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Kennedy

Reagan Quinn Avery Riley Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Kennedy more popular?

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #89 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Kennedy mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Kennedy means "ugly head (from ceann donn)" (Irish origin).

Are Amara and Kennedy boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Kennedy is primarily a girl name.

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