Ambar vs Johana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ambar

Girl #1,677 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ambergris, precious amber gem"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Indian Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,677
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ambi, Bari, Amy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Johana

Girl #1,741 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Czech Slovak Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,741
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Hana, Joha

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ambar Rank #1,677
Johana Rank #1,741

Ambar is more popular, ranked #1677 vs #1741 for Johana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ambar ___

  • Ambar Sofia
  • Ambar Valentina
  • Ambar Luz
  • Ambar Elena
  • Ambar Isabel
  • Ambar Maria

Johana ___

  • Johana Maria
  • Johana Elena
  • Johana Isabel
  • Johana Sofia
  • Johana Lucia
  • Johana Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ambar

Camila Valeria Diego Santiago Ariana

If you choose Johana

Diego Santiago Isabella Camila Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambar or Johana more popular?

Ambar is more popular, ranked #1677 compared to Johana at #1741 in the United States.

What do Ambar and Johana mean?

Ambar means "ambergris, precious amber gem" (Arabic origin). Johana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ambar and Johana boy or girl names?

Ambar is primarily a girl name. Johana is primarily a girl name.

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