Amara vs Samantha

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
Samantha Rank #127

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #127 for Samantha.

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

Samantha ___

  • Samantha Grace
  • Samantha Rose
  • Samantha Jane
  • Samantha Marie
  • Samantha Lee
  • Samantha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Samantha

Jessica Amanda Matthew Christopher Brittany

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Samantha more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Samantha at #127 in the United States.

What do Amara and Samantha mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amara and Samantha boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Samantha is primarily a girl name.

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