Amari vs Serena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amari

Boy #172 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, grace"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

African American Nigerian Swahili-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#172
Total SSA Count
2,158
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Mari

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Serena

Girl #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil, serene, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Seri, Rena, Ser

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Popularity Comparison

Amari Rank #172
Serena Rank #332

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 vs #332 for Serena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amari ___

  • Amari James
  • Amari Xavier
  • Amari Elijah
  • Amari Emmanuel
  • Amari Jordan
  • Amari Isaiah

Serena ___

  • Serena Rose
  • Serena Grace
  • Serena Joy
  • Serena Marie
  • Serena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Zara Kai Nyla Imani Zion

If you choose Serena

Venus Valentina Sebastian Julian Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amari or Serena more popular?

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Serena at #332 in the United States.

What do Amari and Serena mean?

Amari means "strength, grace" (Yoruba origin). Serena means "tranquil, serene, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Amari and Serena boy or girl names?

Amari is primarily a boy name. Serena is primarily a girl name.

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