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Amaru

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Pronounced ah-MAH-roo /əˈmɑː.ruː/Medium

Meaning: Amaru is a Quechua (Inca) name meaning 'serpent,' referring to the sacred, powerful serpent of Andean cosmology (as in Tupac Amaru). Usually a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the lean.Medium

In 30 seconds: A powerful Andean name: Amaru means 'serpent,' the sacred Inca serpent (said 'ah-MAH-roo'). Usually a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumQuechua
MeaningAmaru is a Quechua (Inca) name meaning 'serpent,' referring to the sacred, powerful serpent of Andean cosmology (as in Tupac Amaru). Usually a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the lean.
U.S. rank (2025)#8897 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 40

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520192025

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

Amaru is a Quechua (Inca) name meaning 'serpent,' the mighty, sacred serpent of Andean tradition, famously borne by Tupac Amaru. It is usually a boys' name; as a girl's name it is rare, and we note the lean (said 'ah-MAH-roo').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., with heavier male use. Rare for girls, strong, and Andean.

Did you know? Amaru is a Quechua name for the sacred serpent of Inca cosmology — carried by the leader Tupac Amaru — a name of strength and heritage, usually a boys' name, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'ah-MAH-roo').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Amaru — Quechua 'serpent'; Inca; usually boy-leaning

Variations

AmaruqAmaraAmaro

Nicknames

AmaRu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amaru mean?

Amaru is Quechua for 'serpent' — the sacred, powerful serpent of Inca cosmology.

How do you pronounce Amaru?

It's said ah-MAH-roo /əˈmɑː.ruː/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Amaru a boy or girl name?

Amaru is usually a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the lean.

How popular is Amaru?

Amaru is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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