Amora
Amora is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Love; blackberry.
Origin and history
Amora is a name of Spanish and Portuguese origin derived from the word for blackberry, as well as being closely linked to the Latin word for love ('amor'). In recent years, it has risen rapidly in popularity in the United States as a modern, romantic choice. It offers a soft, melodic sound that appeals to parents looking for contemporary feminine names.
Popularity in the United States
9,416 babies in the United States have been named Amora since 1880. It ranks #1718 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #335.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
- NC (5.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 31 |
| 2000-2010 | 476 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,204 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,700 |
Nicknames
Amy, Mora, Ami
Fun facts
- The name functions both as a literal translation for 'blackberry' in Spanish and Portuguese and as a soft derivative of the Latin 'amor', meaning love.
- Amora has experienced a massive surge in U.S. usage, with over half of its total recorded births since 1880 occurring after 2020.