Amarah vs Amethyst

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amarah

Girl #1,349 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, mercy"

Origin: Igbo/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Swahili Muslim English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,349
Total SSA Count
169
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ama, Mari, Mara

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amarah Rank #1,349
Amethyst Rank #1,324

Amethyst is more popular, ranked #1324 vs #1349 for Amarah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amarah ___

  • Amarah Rose
  • Amarah Grace
  • Amarah Jade
  • Amarah Celeste
  • Amarah Nour
  • Amarah Lena

Amethyst ___

  • Amethyst Rose
  • Amethyst Grace
  • Amethyst Jane
  • Amethyst Mae
  • Amethyst Claire
  • Amethyst Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amarah

Amira Zara Nadia Rania Yasmin

If you choose Amethyst

Jasper Violet Onyx Pearl Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amarah or Amethyst more popular?

Amethyst is more popular, ranked #1324 compared to Amarah at #1349 in the United States.

What do Amarah and Amethyst mean?

Amarah means "grace, mercy" (Igbo/Arabic origin). Amethyst means "purple gemstone" (Latin origin).

Are Amarah and Amethyst boy or girl names?

Amarah is primarily a girl name. Amethyst is primarily a girl name.

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