Amara Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Amara is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Amara?
Amara is spelled A-M-A-R-A. The name has 5 letters.
Amara at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name “Amara” may derive from the Latin word “amarus,” meaning “bitter.” Alternatively, it can come from the Igbo language of Nigeria, where…
- Origin
- Amara is a name present in several cultures, including Latin-derived and Igbo contexts.
- Pronunciation
- a-MA-ra · 3 syllables
Amara Popularity in 2025
Rank#98
Recorded Births2,630
Rank#8,243
Recorded Births9
- Girls usage rose 23 places to #98 and recorded 334 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1,411 places to #8,243 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Amara Mean?
The name “Amara” may derive from the Latin word “amarus,” meaning “bitter.” Alternatively, it can come from the Igbo language of Nigeria, where it means “grace” or “mercy.”
Origin: Amara is a name present in several cultures, including Latin-derived and Igbo contexts. Its exact origin varies according to regional usage and linguistic background.
How Do You Pronounce Amara?
Pronunciationa-MA-ra
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Amara?
- History
- The use of the name Amara has been noted across different cultures and languages, appearing in various contexts without a singular origin story.
Amara Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,630 | #98 |
| 2025 | Boys | 9 | #8,243 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,296 | #121 |
| 2024 | Boys | 12 | #6,832 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,282 | #123 |
| 2023 | Boys | 17 | #5,470 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,049 | #141 |
| 2022 | Boys | 13 | #6,479 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,924 | #142 |
| 2021 | Boys | 11 | #7,089 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,920 | #142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 8 | #8,739 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,998 | #140 |
| 2019 | Boys | 11 | #7,173 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,588 | #189 |
| 2018 | Boys | 15 | #5,770 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,500 | #206 |
| 2017 | Boys | 10 | #7,546 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,085 | #301 |
| 2016 | Boys | 11 | #7,157 |
| 2015 | Girls | 691 | #459 |
| 2015 | Boys | 15 | #5,746 |
| 2014 | Girls | 607 | #511 |
| 2014 | Boys | 10 | #7,562 |
When Was Amara Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
2,630 recorded births
National rank #98
2024 · Girls
2,296 recorded births
National rank #121
2023 · Girls
2,282 recorded births
National rank #123
2022 · Girls
2,049 recorded births
National rank #141
Where Amara Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #31 | 26 |
| DC | #73 | 9 |
| OR | #74 | 40 |
| VT | #75 | 5 |
| FL | #76 | 208 |
| HI | #78 | 9 |
| CO | #79 | 61 |
| MT | #79 | 11 |