Amara Girl

Popularity: #120 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Igbo; Latin; Sanskrit

Meaning

Igbo: grace; Latin: immortal; Sanskrit: eternal

Historical & Cultural Background

Amara is a name with diverse origins, notably from the Igbo culture of Nigeria, where it signifies grace. In Latin, it conveys the idea of immortality, while in Sanskrit, it represents eternity. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, reflecting its universal appeal. It is often associated with positive attributes and has been embraced in different regions around the world.

Trend Summary

Amara has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Amira, Anara, Alma, Mara, Kira, Zara, Lara

Variants

  • Amarae
  • Amarah

International Variants

  • Amara (Italian)
  • Amara (Spanish)
  • Amara (Arabic)

Famous people named Amara

Amara Karan is a British actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Darjeeling Limited'.

Amara Miller is an American actress recognized for her performance in 'The Descendants'.

Amara La Negra is a Dominican-American singer and television personality known for her work in the music industry.

Amara Walker is an American journalist and news anchor, currently working for CNN.

Fictional characters named Amara

Amara is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy', known for her magical abilities.

Amara is a character in the animated series 'The Legend of Korra', serving as a skilled waterbender.

Sibling Suggestions

AmayaAminaAnayaAlinaAriaAsha

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amara was first seen in the United States in 1961. Amara has ranked as high as #267 nationally which occurred in 2024 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Amara has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Amara (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 299
14%
TX 252
12%
FL 158
7%
NY 109
5%
OH 94
4%
NC 92
4%
PA 76
4%
IL 69
3%
WA 60
3%
VA 57
3%
IN 56
3%
AZ 54
2%
NJ 52
2%
GA 48
2%
TN 46
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19615
19676
19688
196911
197017
197119
197217
197314
197429
197526
197621
197727
197814
197930
198031
198138
198238
198347
198436
198562
198661
198768
198866
198977
1990131
1991107
1992114
1993103
1994115
1995139
1996146
1997169
1998179
1999197
2000287
2001263
2002297
2003406
2004456
2005501
2006511
2007522
2008534
2009516
2010447
2011491
2012514
2013497
2014607
2015691
20161,085
20171,500
20181,587
20191,996
20201,918
20211,920
20222,046
20232,280
20242,288