US Popularity:24212
Origin:Ghanaian
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Born on Saturday; Mother
Mama, along with being an English word for “mother,” is a feminine name that can be a variant of the Ghanaian name Ama. Coming from the Akan tradition of naming babies after the day they were born, it translates to “born on Saturday.” Saturday already evokes feelings of relaxation and fun adventures during the usual day off. With the name Mama, your little one will always be reminded of the joy they brought on their arrival day.

How Popular Is The Name Mama?

U.S. Births

Overall:Mama is currently #24212 in U.S. births
Girl:Mama is currently #14563 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#14563
in 2024
+ 84
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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