Amara Girl

Popularity: #95 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-MAH-rah /əˈmɑːrə/

Origin: Igbo; Latin; Sanskrit

Meaning: Igbo: grace; Latin: immortal; Sanskrit: eternal

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Amara has its roots in multiple linguistic traditions, primarily deriving from the Igbo language of Nigeria, where it means "grace" or "mercy." The name is also found in Sanskrit, where it translates to "immortal" or "eternal." This dual etymology highlights the name's rich cultural significance across different societies. The journey of Amara into English is less direct, as it has primarily been adopted through cultural exchanges and the diaspora of African and Indian communities, rather than through a linear linguistic evolution typical of many Western names.

Historically, the name Amara has been associated with various figures and concepts across cultures. In the context of Igbo culture, it is often linked to the values of kindness and compassion, reflecting the importance of these traits within the community.

In Sanskrit literature, the notion of immortality associated with Amara has philosophical implications, often tied to spiritual beliefs and the quest for eternal life. While there are no specific biblical or royal figures named Amara, the name's presence in significant cultural texts and its adoption in various religious contexts contribute to its historical resonance.

Culturally, Amara embodies themes of grace and eternity, making it a name that carries deep symbolic weight. Its associations with mercy in Igbo culture and immortality in Sanskrit highlight the universal human concerns of kindness and the desire for lasting legacy.

The name has also seen variations and diminutives in different cultures, although these are less documented in historical texts. Overall, Amara stands as a name that transcends its linguistic origins, embodying values that resonate across diverse cultures and epochs.

Famous people named Amara

In this section, you will find notable people named Amara. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Amara who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Amara who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Amara Karan is an actress best known for The Darjeeling Limited, St. Trinian's, and The Last Days on Mars.

Amara Miller is an actress best known for The Descendants, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and The Last House on the Left.

Fictional characters named Amara

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Amara is a fictional character from the TV series Supernatural. She is an ancient and powerful entity known as the Darkness, representing chaos and destruction.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Amara, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AmayaAminaAnayaAlinaAriaAsha

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Amara. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AminaAmiraAnaraAlmaMaraKiraZaraLara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amara was first seen in the United States in 1961.

Amara has ranked as high as #244 nationally, which occurred in 2025, 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)

The name Amara is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Amara was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Amara.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,639 9 2,630
2024 2,308 12 2,296
2023 2,299 17 2,282
2022 2,062 13 2,049
2021 1,935 11 1,924
2020 1,928 8 1,920
2019 2,009 11 1,998
2018 1,603 15 1,588
2017 1,510 10 1,500
2016 1,096 11 1,085
2015 706 15 691
2014 617 10 607
2013 508 11 497
2012 521 7 514
2011 499 8 491
2010 454 7 447
2009 522 6 516
2008 543 8 535
2007 535 13 522
2006 517 6 511
2005 512 11 501
2004 465 9 456
2003 413 7 406
2002 309 12 297
2001 271 8 263
2000 294 7 287
1999 203 6 197
1998 191 11 180
1997 169 0 169
1996 151 5 146
1995 139 0 139
1994 115 0 115
1993 109 6 103
1992 114 0 114
1991 108 0 108
1990 131 0 131
1989 77 0 77
1988 73 7 66
1987 68 0 68
1986 61 0 61
1985 62 0 62
1984 36 0 36
1983 46 0 46
1982 38 0 38
1981 38 0 38
1980 31 0 31
1979 30 0 30
1978 14 0 14
1977 27 0 27
1976 21 0 21
1975 26 0 26
1974 29 0 29
1973 14 0 14
1972 17 0 17
1971 19 0 19
1970 17 0 17
1969 11 0 11
1968 8 0 8
1967 6 0 6
1961 5 0 5

Top States for Amara (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 299
13%
TX 252
11%
FL 158
7%
NY 109
5%
OH 94
4%
NC 92
4%
MI 79
3%
PA 76
3%
IL 69
3%
WA 60
3%
VA 57
3%
IN 56
2%
AZ 54
2%
NJ 52
2%
GA 48
2%
TN 46
2%
WI 45
2%
MO 44
2%
CO 40
2%
MN 33
1%
UT 33
1%
OK 32
1%
KY 32
1%
MA 32
1%
IA 30
1%
MD 30
1%
NV 29
1%
SC 28
1%
AR 26
1%
OR 25
1%
AL 25
1%
NM 24
1%
CT 21
1%
KS 18
1%
ID 15
1%
WV 13
1%
MS 13
1%
HI 13
1%
NE 13
1%
NH 11
0%
LA 11
0%
SD 10
0%
ME 7
0%
MT 6
0%
RI 6
0%
DE 5
0%
AK 5
0%