Amara: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uh-MAR-uh · 3 syllables
Amara means “grace (Igbo); unfading (Greek)”, from African and Greek.
A given name originating as a coinage, of modern usage taken from fantasy fiction; explained, for example, as a Sanskrit word for "eternal".
- Meaning
- grace (Igbo); unfading (Greek)
- Origin
- African, Greek
- Pronunciation
- uh-MAR-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #98
- US babies a year
- about 2,249 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Amara?
Amara was the #98 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,639 babies. It’s rising: up 294% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #98 |
| England & Wales | #160 |
| Scotland | #241 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #434 |
| France | #518 |
| Canada | #108 |
| Australia | #97 |
How old are people named Amara?
Half of US adults named Amara are older than 24; most are between 18 and 44. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Amara
What does the name Amara mean?
Amara means “grace (Igbo); unfading (Greek)”. It comes from African and Greek.
How do you pronounce Amara?
Amara is pronounced uh-MAR-uh.
How popular is the name Amara?
Amara was the #98 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,639 babies. It’s rising: up 294% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Amara?
Half of US adults named Amara are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 44.