Kamara vs Mahsa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kamara

Girl #3,539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"teacher, scholar"

Origin: Mandinka

Cultural Roots

Guinean West African Mandinka Fula Sierra Leonean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,539
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kam, Kamy, Mara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kamara Rank #3,539
Mahsa Rank #3,476

Mahsa is more popular, ranked #3476 vs #3539 for Kamara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kamara ___

  • Kamara Grace
  • Kamara Joy
  • Kamara Amara
  • Kamara Nia
  • Kamara Zola
  • Kamara Simone

Mahsa ___

  • Mahsa Noor
  • Mahsa Sara
  • Mahsa Leila
  • Mahsa Yasmin
  • Mahsa Roya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kamara

Amara Kofi Nia Kwame Zuri

If you choose Mahsa

Nazanin Parisa Dariush Arya Shirin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kamara or Mahsa more popular?

Mahsa is more popular, ranked #3476 compared to Kamara at #3539 in the United States.

What do Kamara and Mahsa mean?

Kamara means "teacher, scholar" (Mandinka origin). Mahsa means "like the moon" (Persian origin).

Are Kamara and Mahsa boy or girl names?

Kamara is primarily a girl name. Mahsa is primarily a girl name.

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