Amarah vs Clarissa

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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Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,160
Total SSA Count
207
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clar, Rissa, Clary

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Popularity Comparison

Amarah Rank #1,349
Clarissa Rank #1,160

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 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

Clarissa ___

  • Clarissa Jane
  • Clarissa Rose
  • Clarissa Anne
  • Clarissa Elizabeth
  • Clarissa Violet
  • Clarissa Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amarah

Amira Zara Nadia Rania Yasmin

If you choose Clarissa

Araminta Cordelia Sebastian Lysander Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amarah or Clarissa more popular?

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Amarah at #1349 in the United States.

What do Amarah and Clarissa mean?

Amarah means "grace, mercy" (Igbo/Arabic origin). Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Amarah and Clarissa boy or girl names?

Amarah is primarily a girl name. Clarissa is primarily a girl name.

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