Amare
Amare is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Handsome, pleasant, or to love.
Origin and history
Amare is a male name of Ethiopian (Amharic) origin meaning 'he is handsome' or 'he is pleasant'. It is also sometimes interpreted as a modern variant derived from the Latin word for love ('amare'). In the United States, it emerged as a contemporary choice in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
6,150 babies in the United States have been named Amare since 1880. It ranks #1531 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1293.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.2 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- CA (7.5 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- GA (6.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,061 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,401 |
| 2020-2029 | 668 |
Famous people named Amare
- Amar'e Stoudemire: Basketball player, Coach
- Amare Barno: American football player
Fun facts
- In Amharic, Amare translates to 'he has become handsome' or 'he is pleasant'.
- The name shares its spelling with the Latin verb 'amare', which means 'to love'.
- Amare gained increased visibility in the United States during the early 2000s.