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Ammara

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How to Pronounce Ammara

Pronounced ah-MAH-rah /ɑˈmɑ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Ammara, 'virtuous; one who builds and prospers' (linked to amara, 'to build/thrive'); a graceful traditional nameLow

In 30 seconds: Virtuous; one who builds and prospers: Ammara is an Arabic name. Warm and lyrical (said 'ah-MAH-rah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Ammara, 'virtuous; one who builds and prospers' (linked to amara, 'to build/thrive'); a graceful traditional name
U.S. rank (2025)#9501 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 182
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019982025

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

Ammara comes from the Arabic Ammara, 'virtuous; one who builds and prospers' (linked to amara, 'to build/thrive'). A graceful name (said 'ah-MAH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, one-who-builds at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ammara is 'virtuous; one who builds and prospers' in Arabic (linked to amara, 'to build/thrive') — a graceful traditional name — a warm choice (said 'ah-MAH-rah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Ammara — Arabic; virtuous/one who builds

Variations

AmmarahAmara

Nicknames

Ammi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ammara mean?

Ammara is Arabic for 'virtuous; one who builds and prospers' (linked to amara, 'to build/thrive').

How do you pronounce Ammara?

It's said ah-MAH-rah /ɑˈmɑ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ammara a boy or girl name?

Ammara is a girl's name.

How popular is Ammara?

Ammara is a rare name in the U.S.

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