Amarah vs Elissa

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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Elissa

Girl #1,529 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Italian Lebanese Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,529
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lisa, Ellie

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Popularity Comparison

Amarah Rank #1,349
Elissa Rank #1,529

Amarah is more popular, ranked #1349 vs #1529 for Elissa.

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

Elissa ___

  • Elissa Rose
  • Elissa Ann
  • Elissa Marie
  • Elissa Joy
  • Elissa Kate
  • Elissa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amarah

Amira Zara Nadia Rania Yasmin

If you choose Elissa

Isabella Adriana Celeste Sebastian Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amarah or Elissa more popular?

Amarah is more popular, ranked #1349 compared to Elissa at #1529 in the United States.

What do Amarah and Elissa mean?

Amarah means "grace, mercy" (Igbo/Arabic origin). Elissa means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amarah and Elissa boy or girl names?

Amarah is primarily a girl name. Elissa is primarily a girl name.

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