Amaru
Amaru is a boy's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Mythical serpent or snake.
Origin and history
Amaru is an Indigenous American name of Quechua origin meaning mythical serpent or snake. It holds significant cultural importance in Andean mythology, where the Amaru is a sacred winged serpent. In the United States, it has seen a gradual rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
984 babies in the United States have been named Amaru since 1880. It ranks #3698 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1585.
States where it is most popular
- CA (60.7 %)
- FL (14.5 %)
- NY (12.4 %)
- GA (6.4 %)
- TX (6 %)
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 | 79 |
| 2000-2010 | 235 |
| 2010-2019 | 328 |
| 2020-2029 | 342 |
Famous people named Amaru
- Amaru Reto: politician
Fun facts
- In Quechua mythology, the Amaru is a massive winged serpent associated with wisdom and the underground realm.
- Túpac Amaru II was a famous Indigenous leader who led a major Peruvian uprising against Spanish rule in the 18th century.