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Ambrosia

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Pronounced am-BROH-zhah /æmˈbroʊ.ʒə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek ambrosia, 'immortal; of the immortals' — the fragrant food of the gods on Olympus. A lush, mythic name of sweetness and immortality.Low

In 30 seconds: A mythic Greek name: Ambrosia means 'immortal; food of the gods' (said 'am-BROH-zhah'). Lush and sweet.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek ambrosia, 'immortal; of the immortals' — the fragrant food of the gods on Olympus. A lush, mythic name of sweetness and immortality.
U.S. rank (2025)#10991 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,700

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119002025

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

Ambrosia comes from the Greek for 'immortal; of the immortals,' the food of the gods. It reads mythic, lush, and sweet — rare and evocative in the U.S. (said 'am-BROH-zhah').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, mythic, and lush.

Did you know? Ambrosia is Greek for 'immortal' — the fragrant food of the Olympian gods, said to grant eternal life — a lush, mythic name of sweetness and immortality (said 'am-BROH-zhah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Ambrosia — Greek 'immortal; food of the gods'

Variations

AmbrosinaAmbroseAmbrosya

Nicknames

AmberRosie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ambrosia mean?

Ambrosia is Greek for 'immortal; of the immortals' — the food of the gods on Olympus.

How do you pronounce Ambrosia?

It's said am-BROH-zhah /æmˈbroʊ.ʒə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ambrosia a boy or girl name?

Ambrosia is a girl's name.

How popular is Ambrosia?

Ambrosia is a rare name in the U.S.

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