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Amara

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Pronounced ah-MAR-uh /əˈmɑːr.ə/High

Meaning: Grace; eternal; unfading — from Igbo amara (grace) or Arabic amara (eternal beauty) or Latin amarus (bitter, though used to mean eternal)Medium

In 30 seconds: A beautiful multi-origin name meaning 'grace' or 'eternal,' Amara draws from Igbo, Arabic, and Latin roots across Africa and the Mediterranean. Its melodic three syllables and warm meaning have made it a top-200 American choice.
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Origin MediumIgbo, Latin, Arabic
MeaningGrace; eternal; unfading — from Igbo amara (grace) or Arabic amara (eternal beauty) or Latin amarus (bitter, though used to mean eternal)
U.S. rank (2025)#98 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births2,630 girls (0.16% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 28,958

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519612025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amara has multiple independent origins: in Igbo (Nigeria) it means 'grace'; in Arabic it can mean 'eternal beauty'; in Latin it relates to amare (to love) or amarus (bitter). Each tradition used the name independently.

Amara has been rising in the United States across multiple communities and has entered the top 200 girls' names, valued for its musical sound and cross-cultural depth.

Did you know? Amara has independent roots in West Africa (Igbo: grace), the Arabic world (eternal beauty), and Latin (related to amare, to love) — a rare name with genuine cross-cultural resonance.

Variations

AmariaAmarahAmira

Nicknames

MaraAmiAma

Famous Bearers

  • ★Amara Karan (1984-)
    British actress known for The Darjeeling Limited
  • ★Amara La Negra (1990-)
    American singer and reality TV personality

If you like Amara…

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Adara— echoes that soft -ra sound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amara mean?

Amara has multiple origins: in Igbo it means 'grace'; in Arabic it can mean 'eternal beauty'; and it is also related to Latin amara (beloved). All interpretations are valid.

How do you pronounce Amara?

It is said ah-MAR-uh /əˈmɑːr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amara a boy or girl name?

Amara is used predominantly as a girl's name.

How popular is Amara?

Amara has been climbing the U.S. charts and now appears in the top 200 girls' names.

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