Amara
Amara first appears in US records in 1961. It peaked in 2025, when 2,630 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,630.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Amara popular?
Near its peak Amara is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 13,101 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,418 | |
| 2000s | 4,294 | |
| 1990s | 1,402 | |
| 1980s | 523 | |
| 1970s | 214 | |
| 1960s | 30 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Amara mean?
In Igbo (Nigeria) 'amara' means 'grace', a short form of names like Amarachi ('God's grace'). The same form appears elsewhere with other senses (Sanskrit 'amara', immortal; a poetic Latin/Italian echo of 'love'), but the best-attested meaning is the Igbo 'grace'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amara mean?
Amara means grace. In Igbo (Nigeria) 'amara' means 'grace', a short form of names like Amarachi ('God's grace'). The same form appears elsewhere with other senses (Sanskrit 'amara', immortal; a poetic Latin/Italian echo of 'love'), but the best-attested meaning is the Igbo 'grace'.
What is the origin of the name Amara?
Amara is of igbo origin.
How do you pronounce Amara?
Amara is pronounced “uh-MAR-uh.”
Is Amara a boy or a girl name?
Amara is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Amara a popular name right now?
Amara is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Amara?
In 2025, Amara ranked #98 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Amara most popular?
Amara was most popular in 2025, when about 2,630 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Amara?
Names similar to Amara include Amaya, Aaliyah, Amira, Mila.
What names go well with Amara?
igbo names that pair well with Amara include Ada, Chioma, Nnamdi, Ngozi, Ifeoma.