Names Starting With A
GirlAfrican#88 in 2025
Amara
Amara is a girls' name of African origin meaning “eternal, grace, immortal.” It ranked #88 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
ah-MAR-ah
meaning & origin
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.
popularity over time
#1152020
#1022021
#952022
#922023
#882024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #88 |
| 2023 | #92 |
| 2022 | #95 |
| 2021 | #102 |
| 2020 | #115 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Amara
- Amara La Negra (singer)
- Amara Nwosu (tech executive)
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