Ama
Ama is a girls' name of African origin meaning “born on Saturday.”
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how do you pronounce Ama?
AH-mah
where does the name Ama come from?
An Akan feminine day name from Ghana, meaning born on Saturday. Each Akan day name carries an appellation, and Ama's is Nyamewa or Adoma, meaning creation or grace.
Ama is the Akan day name for girls born on Saturday, from the day-naming tradition kept by the Akan peoples of Ghana, in which a child born on a given day is expected to share its character. Saturday's appellation is Nyamewa or Adoma, meaning creation or grace, and the boy's Saturday name is Kwame. Separately, ama is the Cherokee word for water.
the history of Ama
Day naming is practised by every Akan subgroup that keeps traditional customs, and people born on a particular day are expected to show the character linked with it. Ama is the Saturday name for girls; boys born on Saturday are called Kwame.
how popular is this name?
Ama has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 1 year since 1885. It peaked at #842 in 1885.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1885 | #842 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Ama fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Ama?
- Ama Ata Aidoo (Ghanaian writer and playwright)
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what names go well with Ama?
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quick answers about Ama
What does the name Ama mean?
Ama means “born on Saturday”.
What is the origin of the name Ama?
Ama comes from the African naming tradition.
How popular is the name Ama?
Ama ranked #842 in the US in 1885, according to Social Security data.
Is Ama a boy or girl name?
Ama is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Ama?
Ama is pronounced AH-mah, with 2 syllables.
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