Amara
a-ma-ra
US Popularity:338
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Everlasting; Grace; Immortal; To love; Bitter"
Amara is a multicultural name of many origins. Known primarily in Latin to mean “everlasting,” or "bitter," Amara is also known among Igbo, Sanskrit, and Spanish speakers to mean “grace,” “immortal,” and “to love,” respectively. Though typically used as a girl’s name, Amara is also quite common as a boy’s name in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Choosing the name Amara is a beautiful way to celebrate love and affection for baby even before you met them.
Amara Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Amara is currently #39 on The Bump
Girl:Amara is currently #19 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Amara is currently #338 in U.S. births
Girl:Amara is currently #107 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#338
in 2022
+ 15
from 2021
Sources
Linguee, Disctionary Spanish-English amar
Wisdom Libary, Amara, Amarā, Amāra: 39 definitions
WordSense Dictionary, amara
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