Amara vs Zoe

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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Zoe

Girl #29 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Greek zoe

Cultural Roots

Greek English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29
Total SSA Count
5,719
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zo

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Zoe Rank #29

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 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

Zoe ___

  • Zoe Grace
  • Zoe Anne
  • Zoe Elizabeth
  • Zoe Mae
  • Zoe Kate
  • Zoe Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Zoe

Chloe Mia Leo Max Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Zoe more popular?

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Amara and Zoe mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Zoe means "life" (Greek zoe origin).

Are Amara and Zoe boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Zoe is primarily a girl name.

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