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Amore

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Pronounced a-MOH-reh /a.ˈmo.re/Medium

Meaning: Love.Medium

In 30 seconds: Amore is an Italian name meaning love.

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Origin MediumItalian

MeaningLove.

U.S. rank (2025)#2900 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births58 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,231

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

Amore is simply the Italian word for love used as a name. It carries that meaning openly and directly, with the warm, romantic associations the word holds in Italian. As a given name it sits among a family of love-themed forms.

The variations Amora, Amoura and Amor show the same love root taking softer or more stylized shapes. The plain word gives the name an unmistakable, affectionate meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Amore is 'love', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

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Variations

AmorAmoraAmouraAmour

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Amora— The listed variation, a feminine-styled form of the same love word.

Amor— The listed variation, the root love word itself.

Amoura— The listed variation with a softer respelling, same meaning.

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Alessa— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amore mean?

Amore is usually explained as meaning 'love' and is most often linked with Italian tradition.

How do you pronounce Amore?

It's commonly said a-MOH-reh /a.ˈmo.re/.

Is Amore a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Amore is used as a girl name.

How popular is Amore?

In 2024, Amore ranked #2499 in the U.S. for girls, with 71 births recorded.