Rising since 1985, #98 for girls today.
Popularity of Amara since 1961
Babies named Amara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 214 |
| 1980s | 523 |
| 1990s | 1,402 |
| 2000s | 4,294 |
| 2010s | 9,418 |
| 2020s | 13,101 |
Meaning & origin
Amara entered U.S. records in 1961 and has climbed steadily, particularly since the 1980s. By 2025 it achieved rank 98, with roughly 1 in 611 girls receiving the name. Its peak year so far is 2025, reflecting ongoing growth. The name is especially popular in New Mexico, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. Amara's cross-cultural appeal and melodic sound have contributed to its modern rise, drawing from Igbo, Sanskrit, Greek, and Latin roots.
The name Amara has multiple proposed origins. In Igbo (Nigeria), it means 'grace.' In Sanskrit, it translates to 'immortal' or 'eternal.' In Greek, it is related to 'amarantos' meaning 'unfading,' and in Latin, it means 'bitter' (related to 'amarus'). The modern use in English-speaking countries likely draws from several of these sources.
Where Amara is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Amara” around the world
Where Amara lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
90
babies in 2024
Ireland
8
babies in 2025
New Zealand
37
babies in 2025
Quebec
20
babies in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#76
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ama, Ari, Mara
Sibling names for Amara
Names that share Amara's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aurora, Iris, Siena, Layla, Elara, Aaliyah, Alora, Imani, Alica, Amairani, Amani, Amaris, Ariya, Caressa, Carina, Emani, Felicitas, Kamaria, Lilia, Mira, Reina, Sade, Sarina, Sariyah, Zariya, Adara, Adora, Alaiya, Aleigha, Alethia, Aleya, Aleyah, Anaiya, Analiyah, Aysha, Imari, Jahzara, Kamilla, Makeda, Malaika, Nairobi, Nubia, Safiya, Sahasra, Shamira, Tammara, Yazmine, Zahara, Zarah, Aaira, Aariah, Aariana, Aarika, Adama, Aesha, Africa, Aizah, Alaila, Aleenah, Aleeya, Aleina, Aliyanna, Allora, Amana, Amarra, Amori, Anaisa, Anara, Areeba, Ariam, Armanii, Asra, Assata, Ayanah, Chimere, Chioma, Chisom, Damiya, Delyla, Diara, Eleyna, Elianah, Eliani, Elyanna, Enaya, Eniola, Genisis, Ifeoma, Izamar, Jamilla, Kaliya, Kamorah, Mahari, Mahira, Makhia, Maleia, Miliani, Monifa, Naija, Nakiah, Nandi, Nasiyah, Nayra, Nefertari, Niara, Nigeria, Nneka, Rakia, Ramiya, Samora, Seraphine, Tajanae, Tamaya, Yamilette, Yemaya, Yuliza, Yvanna, Zamara, Zophia, Zorah, Zoriah, Aairah, Aaleyah, Aaliah, Aaria, Aasia, Adalida, Adana, Adisa, Afrika, Ahliyah, Ahmaya, Ailah, Akiera, Akyla, Alaiia, Aleera, Aleria, Alexas, Alilah, Alnisa, Alynah, Alyra, Amali, Amarissa, Amilah, Anaja, Anelis, Anissia, Aniyha, Areesha, Ariyanah, Ashara, Asharia, Asjah, Asmara, Azarah, Camaria, Camilah, Chakira, Chizara, Dalayla, Elyna, Emiah, Emonee, Gelila, Hermela, Ilyana, Isella, Iyanla, Jazari, Jinora, Kamarah, Kamillah, Keymani, Kioni, Kwanza, Laela, Loveah, Maisha, Marili, Maziah, Mikyah, Nashira, Nazari, Ngozi, Nneoma, Nyema, Nzinga, Ogechi, Omaria, Quiara, Radiance, Rumani, Sahari, Sakeena, Sala, Samika, Samyrah, Sanari, Sani, Saphira, Saraiya, Shakiera, Shakura, Simar, Vidalia, Wateen, Yarah, Zakhia, Aleeha, Amariz, Clariza, Diavian, Kamariya, Khaloni, Nkechi, Sakara, Samarie, Aaliayah, Aaliyana, Abrina, Adarah, Ahmia, Ajanee, Aleila, Aleja, Alejah, Aliyha, Aloria, Amarisa, Amavi, Amijah, Analyah, Aneisa, Anisia, Anori, Ariba, Ashyra, Ayeshia, Aymara, Ayomi, Camyra, Daliya, Dalya, Ebonye, Emara, Emmani, Geniya, Iliany, Imanie, Imanni, Iveliz, Jahara, Jamala, Jayliani, Jazmina, Jendayi, Jlani, Julani, Khalina, Khaniya, Lailee, Malijah, Marjani, Marsai, Marsela, Milina, Mireyah, Munachi, Naje, Nalina, Niamani, Nkenge, Nygeria, Nyota, Nyrobi, Olani, Saharra, Samai, Samariya, Saphia, Sarrinah, Sedra, Shamarie, Shikira, Timiya, Tiombe, Tuere, Valerya, Veralynn, Verita, Yahritza, Yazaira, Zaharah, Zanaiya, Zeniya, Zikora, Zolani
Brothers: Liam, Ethan, Milo, Ezra, Julian, Amiri, Akeem, Damari, Jabari, Jadiel, Jamir, Khari, Omari, Shomari, Zaire, Aziah, Dakari, Damani, Idris, Iziah, Jahari, Jawan, Jesiah, Malakhi, Maleek, Naseem, Rakeem, Usher, Zyair, Amier, Anias, Dakhari, Demani, Emeka, Jaheem, Jahkai, Jakhari, Jamani, Jidenna, Kahmari, Kamauri, Masai, Mekhai, Nahmir, Namari, Nassir, Nyzir, Obinna, Olajuwon, Oseas, Oumar, Rahmir, Sekou, Takota, Uchenna, Yohance, Zamar, Ziyon, Aamari, Adewale, Ahmon, Askia, Azarion, Azavion, Barack, Camauri, Chidi, Chidubem, Chike, Chima, Djimon, Efe, Jabarri, Jamarii, Jasiri, Kaliq, Kamare, Kamarii, Kamiri, Khalfani, Mahkai, Makhari, Mansa, Nkosi, Nyzaiah, Shaka, Tobechukwu, Ugonna, Zayquan, Zhaire, Ziair, Cashmir, Jabori, Jahbari, Aarib, Aimen, Ajahni, Ajamu, Akiel, Akiem, Caleel, Chikamso, Chukwuebuka, Damarea, Damarri, Damieon, Damontay, Ifeanyi, Jabaree, Jakwan, Jamiri, Kalonji, Kele, Khamarion, Khamoni, Maasai, Makaveli, Massai, Nycere, Nyheim, Ojani, Omarie, Omarii, Onaje, Osaze, Ramello, Sundiata, Syere, Theoren, Uzoma, Yosiel, Zoravar, Zyen
Names like Amara
Names whose popularity has moved with Amara's over the last 50 years.
