Amber
Amber: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæm.bə/ · /ˈæm.bɚ/
Meaning and origin of Amber
- A female given name from English, popular in the 1980s and the 1990s.
- A male given name from Hindi.
Etymology
From amber, from Middle English ambre, from Old French ambre, from Latin ambar, from Arabic عَنْبَر (ʕanbar, “ambergris”).
How popular is Amber?
Since 1880, 374,690 girls and 978 boys in the U.S. have been named Amber (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #1236 in 1981. In 2025 it ranked #520 for girls, with 576 babies given the name.
Names similar to Amber
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Sibling name ideas for Amber
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Amber FAQ
What does the name Amber mean?
A female given name from English, popular in the 1980s and the 1990s. A male given name from Hindi. From amber, from Middle English ambre, from Old French ambre, from Latin ambar, from Arabic عَنْبَر (ʕanbar, “ambergris”).
What is the origin of the name Amber?
Amber is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Amber?
Since 1880, 374,690 girls and 978 boys in the U.S. have been named Amber (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #1236 in 1981. In 2025 it ranked #520 for girls, with 576 babies given the name.
Is Amber a boy or girl name?
Amber is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 374,690 girls and 978 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.