Amaru Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-MAH-roo / /aˈmaɾu/Quechua; Aymara
Meaning
snake (Quechua); immortal (Aymara)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Quechua culture, Amaru refers to a mythical serpent often associated with wisdom and the underworld. In Aymara tradition, the name signifies immortality, reflecting the cultural reverence for life and the afterlife.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Amaruco
- Amarú
International Variants
- Amaru (Spanish)
- Amar (Arabic)
Famous people named Amaru
Amaru Tupac — Incan leader.
Amaru (rapper) — musician.
Fictional characters named Amaru
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amaru was first seen in the United States in 1996. Amaru has ranked as high as #1301 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Georgia, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Amaru has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Amaru (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 12 | |
| NY | 5 | |
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 59 |