Amara
Amara is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Grace, immortal, or bitter.
Origin and history
Amara is a multicultural name with distinct roots across several linguistic traditions. In the Igbo language of West Africa, it means 'grace', while in Sanskrit it translates to 'immortal' or 'imperishable', and in Latin/Italian traditions it relates to 'bitter' or 'grace'. It has risen rapidly in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Popularity in the United States
28,982 babies in the United States have been named Amara since 1880. It ranks #850 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #129.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.6 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 30 |
| 1970-1980 | 214 |
| 1980-1990 | 523 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,402 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,294 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,418 |
| 2020-2029 | 13,101 |
Famous people named Amara
- Amara La Negra: Singer, Television personality
- Amara Karan: Actress
- Amara Miller: Actress
Nicknames
Amy, Mara, Mari
Fun facts
- Amara independently developed in several distinct cultures around the world, including West African Igbo, Sanskrit, and Latin traditions.
- The name has seen significant growth in the United States, breaking into the top 150 female baby names in the 2020s.