Amara vs Rachel

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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Rachel

Girl #246 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,285
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rach, Rae

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Rachel Rank #246

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #246 for Rachel.

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

Rachel ___

  • Rachel Grace
  • Rachel Marie
  • Rachel Ann
  • Rachel Elizabeth
  • Rachel Jean
  • Rachel Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Rachel

Hannah Rebecca Leah Sarah Jacob

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Rachel more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Rachel at #246 in the United States.

What do Amara and Rachel mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Rachel means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amara and Rachel boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Rachel is primarily a girl name.

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