Amara vs Lew

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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Lew

Boy #7,242 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"famous warrior (from Chlodwig/Louis)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh Scottish Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,242
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Lew Rank #7,242

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #7242 for Lew.

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

Lew ___

  • Lew Harrison
  • Lew Archer
  • Lew Henry
  • Lew Whitmore
  • Lew Tanner

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Lew

Sal Ned Dot Vera Bess

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Lew more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Lew at #7242 in the United States.

What do Amara and Lew mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Lew means "famous warrior (from Chlodwig/Louis)" (Old High German origin).

Are Amara and Lew boy or girl names?

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

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