Amara vs Sloane

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

All Clear

Sloane

Girl #153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"warrior, raider"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#153
Total SSA Count
1,937
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Slo, Sloa, Sloay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Sloane Rank #153

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #153 for Sloane.

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

Sloane ___

  • Sloane Marie
  • Sloane Elizabeth
  • Sloane Grace
  • Sloane Caroline
  • Sloane Harper
  • Sloane Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Sloane

Emmett Beckett Quinn Piper Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Sloane more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Sloane at #153 in the United States.

What do Amara and Sloane mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Sloane means "warrior, raider" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amara and Sloane boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Sloane is primarily a girl name.

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