Ambar vs Marissa

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

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Marissa

Girl #1,496 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, variant of Maria"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rissa, Mari, Marri

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Popularity Comparison

Ambar Rank #1,677
Marissa Rank #1,496

Marissa is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1677 for Ambar.

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

Marissa ___

  • Marissa Anne
  • Marissa Lynn
  • Marissa Grace
  • Marissa Elizabeth
  • Marissa Nicole
  • Marissa Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ambar

Camila Valeria Diego Santiago Ariana

If you choose Marissa

Melissa Vanessa Cassandra Jessica Brandon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambar or Marissa more popular?

Marissa is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Ambar at #1677 in the United States.

What do Ambar and Marissa mean?

Ambar means "ambergris, precious amber gem" (Arabic origin). Marissa means "beloved, variant of Maria" (Latin origin).

Are Ambar and Marissa boy or girl names?

Ambar is primarily a girl name. Marissa is primarily a girl name.

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