Rising since 2010, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Amoria since 2001
Babies named Amoria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Amoria first appeared in U.S. naming records in 2001, making it a very recent invention in the landscape of American names. Its trajectory has been consistently rising since 2010, with its peak year in 2024, suggesting growing appeal. Despite its low rank of 10,917th in 2024, where approximately 1 in every 200,908 girls received the name, its upward trend indicates increasing awareness. As a modern coinage, Amoria offers a fresh and melodic sound without deep historical roots, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name. Its lack of strong ties to any particular culture or language allows it to be adaptable, and its rarity ensures a unique identity for each bearer.
Amoria is a modern coinage with no established historical etymology. It may be a variant of the name Amora, which is derived from the Latin word for love, 'amor'. However, it more likely emerged as a creative blend of popular sounds, the prefix 'A-' and suffix '-ia', to create a melodic feminine name. The name first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2001, reflecting a trend of inventing new names with pleasing phonetic qualities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Moria, Ama, Ria
Sibling names for Amoria
Names that share Amoria's style, for a brother or sister.
