Amara
Multiple girl's name meaning “grace; eternal”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Multiple
- Meaning
- grace; eternal
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #123
- Born in 2023
- 2,280
Meaning & origin
Amara has several roots — the Igbo for 'grace', and a modern name explained through the Sanskrit and Latin for 'eternal' or 'immortal'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Amara ranked #123 for girls. It has risen about 455 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 2,280 US girls were given the name Amara.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #121 in 2024
“Unranked” means Amara was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Amara: frequently asked questions
What does the name Amara mean?
Amara is a Multiple name meaning "grace; eternal". Amara has several roots — the Igbo for 'grace', and a modern name explained through the Sanskrit and Latin for 'eternal' or 'immortal'.
Where does the name Amara come from?
Amara is of Multiple origin. Amara has several roots — the Igbo for 'grace', and a modern name explained through the Sanskrit and Latin for 'eternal' or 'immortal'.
Is Amara a boy or a girl name?
Amara is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Amara?
In 2023, 2,280 US girls were given the name Amara.
Is Amara a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Amara ranked #123 for girls. It has risen about 455 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.