Amora

♀ Girl

Pronounced ah-MOR-ah /əˈmɔːrə/High

Meaning: LoveHigh

In 30 seconds: A Spanish-Latin name meaning 'love,' with a soft, romantic lilt. Amora is warmer and more exotic than Amor itself, carrying the same love-meaning as Amy, Amanda, and Amara but with distinctly Mediterranean warmth.

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Origin HighSpanish, Latin

MeaningLove

U.S. rank (2025)#247 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births1,259 girls (0.07% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,410

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Amora is derived from the Latin amor (love), via Spanish. The Latin root amare (to love) generated a family of names across Romance languages including Amor, Amour, and Amora. While Amora is not a classical name, it is a natural feminine extension of amor in the Spanish-speaking world.

In the United States, Amora has gained traction since the 2000s, particularly in Hispanic communities and among parents seeking a name that sounds both romantic and distinctive. It shares the feel of Amara and Aurora while remaining more uncommon.

Did you know? Amora is closely related to the Latin amor (love), the same root that gives English the word amorous and Italian the phrase ti amo ('I love you').

Overall data confidence 88%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AmorAmaraAmour

Nicknames

MoraAmyMori

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If you like Amora…

Amara— similarly melodic three-syllable name with related love and grace connotations

Aurora— romantic three-syllable name with the same warm, vowel-rich ending

Amor— the direct Spanish root form sharing the identical love meaning

Azalea— vibrant Spanish-inflected girls' name with the same exotic, melodic feel

Frequently Asked

What does the name Amora mean?

Amora means 'love,' derived from the Latin amor and its Spanish form, sharing the root with amorous and other love-related words.

How do you pronounce Amora?

It is said ah-MOR-ah /əˈmɔːrə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amora a boy or girl name?

Amora is used almost exclusively as a girls' name.

How popular is Amora?

Amora has been rising in the U.S. and entered the top 500 for girls in the mid-2020s.