US Popularity:27165
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 #27165 in U.S. births
Girl:Mama is currently #16397 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#16397
in 2025
- 1834
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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