Perl vs Zamarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zamarah

Girl #5,490 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"night conversation, to entertain"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American African-American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,490
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zam, Mara, Zara

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Perl Rank #5,576
Zamarah Rank #5,490

Zamarah is more popular, ranked #5490 vs #5576 for Perl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Perl ___

  • Perl Rose
  • Perl Marie
  • Perl Jane
  • Perl Anne
  • Perl Louise
  • Perl Grace

Zamarah ___

  • Zamarah Grace
  • Zamarah Rose
  • Zamarah Elise
  • Zamarah Faith
  • Zamarah Jade
  • Zamarah Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Perl

Esther Goldie Rivka Ora Hana

If you choose Zamarah

Amara Zahara Tamara Kamara Imara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perl or Zamarah more popular?

Zamarah is more popular, ranked #5490 compared to Perl at #5576 in the United States.

What do Perl and Zamarah mean?

Perl means "pearl" (Latin via Yiddish origin). Zamarah means "night conversation, to entertain" (Arabic origin).

Are Perl and Zamarah boy or girl names?

Perl is primarily a girl name. Zamarah is primarily a girl name.

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