Amara vs Maggie

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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Maggie

Girl #299 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#299
Total SSA Count
1,051
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mags

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Maggie Rank #299

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #299 for Maggie.

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

Maggie ___

  • Maggie Rose
  • Maggie Grace
  • Maggie Jane
  • Maggie Lee
  • Maggie Mae
  • Maggie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Maggie

Millie Nellie Lottie Archie Teddy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Maggie more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Maggie at #299 in the United States.

What do Amara and Maggie mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Maggie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Amara and Maggie boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Maggie is primarily a girl name.

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