Amara vs Parker

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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Parker

Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of the game preserve"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#97
Total SSA Count
3,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Park

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Parker Rank #97

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 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

Parker ___

  • Parker James
  • Parker Lee
  • Parker William
  • Parker Thomas
  • Parker Alexander
  • Parker Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Parker

Logan Cooper Carter Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Parker more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Parker mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Parker means "keeper of the game preserve" (Middle English origin).

Are Amara and Parker boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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