Amara vs Nora

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
Nora Rank #22

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 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

Nora ___

  • Nora Grace
  • Nora Jane
  • Nora Claire
  • Nora Rose
  • Nora Kate
  • Nora Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Nora

Finn Declan Ellie Jack Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Nora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Nora mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin).

Are Amara and Nora boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Nora is primarily a girl name.

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