Amla

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Pronounced AHM-lah /ˈɑːm.lɑː/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit, the amla or Indian gooseberry — a fruit revered in Ayurveda for its nourishing, healing qualities. Amla is also used as a Muslim/Arabic given name. We give both routes honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A nourishing nature name: Amla is the Ayurvedic Indian gooseberry (said 'AHM-lah'). Rooted and wholesome.

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Origin LowSanskrit, Arabic

MeaningFrom Sanskrit, the amla or Indian gooseberry — a fruit revered in Ayurveda for its nourishing, healing qualities. Amla is also used as a Muslim/Arabic given name. We give both routes honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#15393 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Amla is Sanskrit for the amla fruit (Indian gooseberry), sacred in Ayurvedic tradition; it also serves as a Muslim/Arabic name. Both routes are honest options — rare in the U.S. (said 'AHM-lah').

It appears very rarely in the U.S. Rare, nature-rooted, and wholesome.

Did you know? Amla names the Indian gooseberry, prized in Ayurveda for its healing and nourishing power — a wholesome nature name; it also appears as an Arabic given name, which we note honestly (said 'AHM-lah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Amla — Sanskrit amla (Indian gooseberry); also Arabic name

Variations

AmalaAamlaAmlaa

Nicknames

AmiAmmy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amla mean?

Amla is the Sanskrit name of the Indian gooseberry, sacred in Ayurveda; it is also an Arabic name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Amla?

It's said AHM-lah /ˈɑːm.lɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amla a boy or girl name?

Amla is a girl's name.

How popular is Amla?

Amla is a very rare name in the U.S.