Amarah vs Zarah

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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Zarah

Girl #1,388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic English East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,388
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zar, Zee

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Popularity Comparison

Amarah Rank #1,349
Zarah Rank #1,388

Amarah is more popular, ranked #1349 vs #1388 for Zarah.

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

Zarah ___

  • Zarah Grace
  • Zarah Noelle
  • Zarah Rose
  • Zarah Amara
  • Zarah Imani
  • Zarah Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amarah

Amira Zara Nadia Rania Yasmin

If you choose Zarah

Layla Amara Nadia Elias Micah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amarah or Zarah more popular?

Amarah is more popular, ranked #1349 compared to Zarah at #1388 in the United States.

What do Amarah and Zarah mean?

Amarah means "grace, mercy" (Igbo/Arabic origin). Zarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amarah and Zarah boy or girl names?

Amarah is primarily a girl name. Zarah is primarily a girl name.

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