Baby Names Girl Names Amara Name Meaning Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Amara. By Wendy Wisner Published on July 16, 2024 Fact checked by Karen Cilli In This Article View All In This Article How Popular Is the Name Amara? Similar Names Suggested Sibling Names Famous People Named Amara Close If you’re looking for a name that is rising in popularity and comes from a variety of cultural sources, Amara is a name you should consider. The name Amara is found in multiple languages and has different meanings in African, Indian, and European languages. In Italian, the word amara means "bitter." In the Igbo language, which is spoken in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, the name can mean "gracious" or “grace.” In Sanskrit, the language of ancient India, amā́ra comes from the prefix a- ("no"/"not") and the root mā́ra ("death") to mean "deathless" or "immortal." Origin: The name Amara has Latin, African, and Indian origins. Gender: Amara is more commonly used for girls in the US, but in Igbo culture, it is not uncommon for boys.Pronunciation: ah-MAH-rah Editor's Note Although baby names are often separated by gender, Parents believes that sex need not play any role in your name selection process. It’s important to select the name that you feel best suits your new baby. How Popular Is the Name Amara? Though the name Amara has long been used in Asia and Africa, it has only been popular in the United States since the early 2000s. It first appeared among the top 1,000 girl names in the US in 2000, when it was ranked at No. 797. Since then, it has climbed significantly, breaking into the top 500 in 2015. In 2023, Amara ranked as the No. 123 most popular girl’s name in the US. Similar Names More girl names starting with "A" include: Aaliyah Addison Alessandra Alma Amber Amelia Aretha Aria Arianna Arissa Aubrey Aurora Ava More boy names starting with "A" include: Aaron Abraham Adam Adrian Aiden Alexander Andrew Anthony Archer Arlo Arthur Asher Austin More names with Igbo roots include: AmakaChikaEbubeEmeIfeKaimaKamsiKasieLotannaRidaSochiSommaZiora More names with Sanskrit roots include: AntaraBhavikaChandrikaDevikaEniEshaIditriKavyaLakshanyaMihiraNavyaSamihaTarini Suggested Sibling Names Looking for a sibling name for Amara? You can't go wrong with: AdaAnikaCleopatraFreyaKenyaIshaniMakenaNiaOlaRiyaSairaTaraZendaya Famous People Named Amara The name Amara has only been commonly used in the United States since the early 2000s. In other cultures, however, it has been used for centuries. Famous male Amaras Amara-siṃha, ancient Indian grammarian and poetAmara Bangoura, Guinean diplomat and the current Ambassador of Guinea to RussiaAmara Karba Bangoura, Guinean footballerAmara Darboh, American football player who has played for the Seattle Seahawks and Carolina PanthersAmara Essy, Ivorian diplomat who served as Chairman of the Commission of the African UnionAmara Konaté, Ivorian footballerAmara M. Konneh, Liberian economist and development expert who served as Senior Advisor on Partnerships and Regional Integration for the World BankAmara Traoré, Senegalese former professional footballer Famous female Amaras Tuwuh Adijatitesih Amaranggana, Indonesian actress, model, and singer known professionally as AmaraAmara Asavananda, Thai actress and model known for her role in the 1967 film Kon Nuer KonAmara Karan, a British actress known for her role in the film The Darjeeling LimitedAmara La Negra, Afro-Latina singer and actress known for appearing on the reality TV program Love & Hip HopAmara Miller, an American actress known for her role in the film The DescendantsAmara Piyaseeli Ratnayake, Sri Lankan politician who served as governor of the North-Western ProvinceAmara Sohn-Walker, American journalist and news anchor who was a host of CNN International's CNN TodayAmara Tabor-Smith, American choreographer and performer known for her work celebrating African American and women’s history More Baby Names Still searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names 50 Indian Baby Names and Meanings 50 Popular African Baby Names Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources Parents uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Popularity of a Name. Social Security Administration. 2024.