Amara
Amara is a girls' name of African origin meaning “eternal, grace, immortal.” It ranked #98 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Amara?
ah-MAR-ah
where does the name Amara come from?
Two unrelated names share this spelling. One is the Igbo Amara, meaning grace; the other comes from a Latin and Romance word meaning bitter, as in the Italian amara.
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?
Amara has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 26 years since 2000. It peaked at #98 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #98 |
| 2024 | #121 |
| 2023 | #123 |
| 2022 | #141 |
| 2021 | #142 |
| 2020 | #142 |
| 2019 | #140 |
| 2018 | #189 |
| 2017 | #206 |
| 2016 | #301 |
| 2010 | #654 |
| 2000 | #796 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Amara fell outside the top 1,000.
what are the nicknames and variants of Amara?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Amara?
- Amara La Negra (singer)
what names are similar to Amara?
what names go well with Amara?
Sibling names that share Amara's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Amara
What does the name Amara mean?
Amara means “eternal, grace, immortal”.
What is the origin of the name Amara?
Amara comes from the African naming tradition. Related forms include Amarah and Amora.
How popular is the name Amara?
Amara ranked #98 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #98, and it has spent 26 years in the top 1,000 since 2000.
Is Amara a boy or girl name?
Amara is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Amara?
Amara is pronounced ah-MAR-ah, with 3 syllables.
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