Amara vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Olivia mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Amara and Olivia boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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