Amara vs Selena

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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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Selena Rank #245

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #245 for Selena.

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

Selena ___

  • Selena Rose
  • Selena Marie
  • Selena Grace
  • Selena Nicole
  • Selena Victoria
  • Selena Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Selena

Elena Natalia Adrian Marco Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Selena more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Selena at #245 in the United States.

What do Amara and Selena mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Selena means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Amara and Selena boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Selena is primarily a girl name.

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