Porter vs Zamara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zamara

Girl #2,491 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who plays music"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Swahili American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,491
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zam, Mara, Zara

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Porter Rank #616
Zamara Rank #2,491

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #2491 for Zamara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Porter ___

  • Porter James
  • Porter William
  • Porter Henry
  • Porter Lee
  • Porter Reid
  • Porter Cole

Zamara ___

  • Zamara Grace
  • Zamara Renee
  • Zamara Nicole
  • Zamara Jade
  • Zamara Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Porter

Archer Cooper Fletcher Hazel Piper

If you choose Zamara

Amara Zara Naomi Elias Samara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Porter or Zamara more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Zamara at #2491 in the United States.

What do Porter and Zamara mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Zamara means "one who plays music" (Arabic origin).

Are Porter and Zamara boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Zamara is primarily a girl name.

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