Amara vs Remi

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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Remi

Girl #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oarsman, rower"

Origin: Latin Remigius

Cultural Roots

French English American West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#146
Total SSA Count
1,987
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rem

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Remi Rank #146

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #146 for Remi.

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

Remi ___

  • Remi Jade
  • Remi Elise
  • Remi Claire
  • Remi Nicole
  • Remi Faye
  • Remi Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Remi

Zara Leo Nico Mila Sasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Remi more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Remi at #146 in the United States.

What do Amara and Remi mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Remi means "oarsman, rower" (Latin Remigius origin).

Are Amara and Remi boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Remi is primarily a girl name.

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