Amara
How to say it: uh-MAR-uh · /əˈmɑrə/
Means 'grace' or 'eternal' in several African languages (Igbo, Hausa); also 'immortal' in Sanskrit and 'moon' in Arabic.
Amara was the 114th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,630 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #81 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #114 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,630 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,173 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #81 |
| In France, 2025 | #406 among girls’ names, 165 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Largely unseen before recent decades, Amara belongs almost entirely to modern use. The 2020s mark its peak so far and growth looks likely to continue.
What goes with it
Soft and lilting in the mouth with a gentle glow that travels easily. Amina and Laila share the style.
Middle names that flow with Amara →
Nicknames
- Mara
- Amy
- Ara
Honouring a Amara in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Amara is about 1 in 49.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #406 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #103. Ireland: #445.
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