Amor
How to say it: uh-MOR · /əˈmɔr/
Latin and Spanish word meaning 'love'; the Roman god of love (equivalent to Cupid).
Amor was the 1,304th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 169 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 47% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,200 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 | #1,304 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 169 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,617 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +47% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,200 |
| In France, 2025 | #4,924 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily in recent years, Amor found its strongest showing in the 2020s. Still at that high point, further growth looks likely in the near future.
What goes with it
Soft in sound and gentle in mood, Amor travels easily and carries a virtue quality. Amaris makes a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Amor is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Spanish.
In France: #4,924 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Amor
- Amor Towles (born 1964)American novelist
- Amor Hakkar (born 1958)Algerian film director
- Amor Ben Yahia (born 1985)Tunisian athlete
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