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Amare

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Pronounced ah-MAR-ay /ɑˈmɑr.eɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin amare, 'to love', and the Amharic Amare, 'handsome; attractive'; more commonly a boy's name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: To love; handsome: Amare is a Latin/Ethiopian name (more often a boy's). Warm and lyrical (said 'ah-MAR-ay'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowLatin, Amharic
MeaningFrom the Latin amare, 'to love', and the Amharic Amare, 'handsome; attractive'; more commonly a boy's name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#15076 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 385

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219972025

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

Amare comes from the Latin amare, 'to love', and the Amharic Amare, 'handsome; attractive'; it is more commonly a boy's name (routes layered). A warm name (said 'ah-MAR-ay').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, and here as a girl's name (it leans male). Rare, to-love at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Amare is 'to love' in Latin and 'handsome' in Amharic (Ethiopian) — more commonly a boy's name — a warm choice (routes layered; said 'ah-MAR-ay').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Amare — Latin/Amharic; leans male; routes layered

Variations

AmariAmara

Nicknames

Ama

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amare mean?

Amare is Latin for 'to love' and Amharic for 'handsome'; more commonly a boy's name. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Amare?

It's said ah-MAR-ay /ɑˈmɑr.eɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amare a boy or girl name?

Amare is listed here as a girl's name, though it is more often a boy's name.

How popular is Amare?

Amare is a rare name in the U.S. as a girl's name.

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