Amara
Amara: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of 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".
How popular is Amara?
Since 1880, 28,982 girls and 297 boys in the U.S. have been named Amara (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #98 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #5480 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #98 for girls, with 2,639 babies given the name.
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Amara FAQ
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?
Since 1880, 28,982 girls and 297 boys in the U.S. have been named Amara (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #98 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #5480 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #98 for girls, with 2,639 babies given the name.
Is Amara a boy or girl name?
Amara is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 28,982 girls and 297 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.