Amarah vs Avah

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

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Avah

Girl #1,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,192
Total SSA Count
198
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Avie, Ava

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Popularity Comparison

Amarah Rank #1,349
Avah Rank #1,192

Avah is more popular, ranked #1192 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

Avah ___

  • Avah Rose
  • Avah Grace
  • Avah Marie
  • Avah Jane
  • Avah Lynn
  • Avah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amarah

Amira Zara Nadia Rania Yasmin

If you choose Avah

Ava Eva Emma Isla Ella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amarah or Avah more popular?

Avah is more popular, ranked #1192 compared to Amarah at #1349 in the United States.

What do Amarah and Avah mean?

Amarah means "grace, mercy" (Igbo/Arabic origin). Avah means "life" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amarah and Avah boy or girl names?

Amarah is primarily a girl name. Avah is primarily a girl name.

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