Amara vs Molly

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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Molly

Girl #208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#208
Total SSA Count
1,465
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mol, Mols

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Molly Rank #208

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #208 for Molly.

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

Molly ___

  • Molly Grace
  • Molly Rose
  • Molly Kate
  • Molly Ann
  • Molly Jane
  • Molly Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Molly

Maggie Nora Bridget Finn Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Molly more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Molly at #208 in the United States.

What do Amara and Molly mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Amara and Molly boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Molly is primarily a girl name.

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