Amara
A female given name originating as a coinage, of modern usage taken from fantasy fiction; explained, for example, as a Sanskrit word for "eternal".
Every Amara since 1961 — 29,279 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amara
Amara is a top-100 name for girls in the United States, ranked #98 in 2025 with 2,630 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 29,279 American babies have been named Amara. Its peak came in 2025, when 2,639 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,630 | #98 | 9 | #8,286 |
| 2024 | 2,296 | #121 | 12 | #6,855 |
| 2023 | 2,282 | #123 | 17 | #5,480 |
| 2022 | 2,049 | #141 | 13 | #6,496 |
| 2021 | 1,924 | #142 | 11 | #7,122 |
| 2020 | 1,920 | #142 | 8 | #8,780 |
| 2019 | 1,998 | #140 | 11 | #7,202 |
| 2018 | 1,588 | #189 | 15 | #5,783 |
| 2017 | 1,500 | #206 | 10 | #7,579 |
| 2016 | 1,085 | #301 | 11 | #7,172 |
| 2015 | 691 | #459 | 15 | #5,759 |
| 2014 | 607 | #511 | 10 | #7,579 |
| 2013 | 497 | #578 | 11 | #7,052 |
| 2012 | 514 | #571 | 7 | #9,761 |
| 2011 | 491 | #587 | 8 | #8,800 |
| 2010 | 447 | #654 | 7 | #9,735 |
| 2009 | 516 | #586 | 6 | #11,064 |
| 2008 | 535 | #576 | 8 | #9,048 |
| 2007 | 522 | #577 | 13 | #6,284 |
| 2006 | 511 | #573 | 6 | #10,741 |
| 2005 | 501 | #571 | 11 | #6,657 |
| 2004 | 456 | #607 | 9 | #7,560 |
| 2003 | 406 | #652 | 7 | #8,699 |
| 2002 | 297 | #790 | 12 | #5,744 |
| 2001 | 263 | #870 | 8 | #7,557 |
| 2000 | 287 | #797 | 7 | #8,236 |
| 1995 | 139 | #1,230 | — | — |
| 1990 | 131 | #1,253 | — | — |
| 1985 | 62 | #1,810 | — | — |
| 1980 | 31 | #2,868 | — | — |
| 1975 | 26 | #2,812 | — | — |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,585 | — | — |
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Famous people named Amara
- Amara Traoré Soccer player · b. 1965
- Amara Actor · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amara mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, of modern usage taken from fantasy fiction; explained, for example, as a Sanskrit word for "eternal".
How popular is the name Amara in 2025?
Amara ranked #98 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,630 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amara?
29,279 babies have been named Amara in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amara most popular?
Amara peaked in 2025, when 2,639 newborns received the name.
Is Amara a boy or girl name?
Amara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amara rising or falling?
Amara is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amara?
Well-known people named Amara include Amara Traoré (soccer player), Amara (actor).