Amara vs Madison

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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Madison

Girl #46 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Maud, son of Matthew"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
4,563
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Madi

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Madison Rank #46

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 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

Madison ___

  • Madison Grace
  • Madison Ann
  • Madison Rose
  • Madison Claire
  • Madison Marie
  • Madison Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Madison more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Madison mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin).

Are Amara and Madison boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Madison is primarily a girl name.

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