Amara
Amara is a girls' name of African origin meaning “eternal, grace, immortal.” It ranked #88 in the United States in 2025. Amara has roots in multiple traditions: in West African languages (Igbo, Yoruba) it means 'grace,' while in Sanskrit it…
how do you pronounce Amara?
ah-MAR-ah
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what does Amara mean?
The name Amara means “eternal, grace, immortal.” It comes from the African language tradition.
Amara has roots in multiple traditions: in West African languages (Igbo, Yoruba) it means 'grace,' while in Sanskrit it means 'immortal,' and in Arabic it means 'eternal beauty.' Its cross-cultural resonance has fueled its rapid rise in popularity.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #88 |
| 2023 | #92 |
| 2022 | #95 |
| 2021 | #102 |
| 2020 | #115 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Amara?
- Amara La Negra (singer)
- Amara Nwosu (tech executive)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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