Amina vs Zara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amina

Girl #307 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Honest, truthful"

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim Swahili Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#307
Total SSA Count
1,000
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mina, Minnie

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Zara

Girl #234 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming flower, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew English Eastern European African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#234
Total SSA Count
1,327
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zee, Zar

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Popularity Comparison

Amina Rank #307
Zara Rank #234

Zara is more popular, ranked #234 vs #307 for Amina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amina ___

  • Amina Rose
  • Amina Grace
  • Amina Jade
  • Amina Sofia
  • Amina Marie

Zara ___

  • Zara Grace
  • Zara Rose
  • Zara Jade
  • Zara Violet
  • Zara Elise
  • Zara Noelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amina

Yusuf Ibrahim Zara Layla Idris

If you choose Zara

Mia Layla Nia Kai Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amina or Zara more popular?

Zara is more popular, ranked #234 compared to Amina at #307 in the United States.

What do Amina and Zara mean?

Amina means "Honest, truthful". Zara means "blooming flower, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Amina and Zara boy or girl names?

Amina is primarily a girl name. Zara is primarily a girl name.

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