Amara vs Stella

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
Stella Rank #49

Stella is more popular, ranked #49 vs #121 for Amara.

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

Stella ___

  • Stella Rose
  • Stella Grace
  • Stella Mae
  • Stella Jane
  • Stella Luna
  • Stella Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Stella

Luna Nova Aurora Leo Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Stella more popular?

Stella is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Stella mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Stella means "Star" (Latin origin).

Are Amara and Stella boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Stella is primarily a girl name.

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