Amara
Amara is a girl name that ranked #121 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1961. Its best recorded rank was #121 in 2024.
Latest rank
#121
Peak rank
#121
Reached in 2024
Total recorded usage
17,990
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1961
What To Know About Amara
Parents choosing Amara often appreciate its balance of tradition and accessibility. As a girl name with English background, it carries recognizable weight without sounding overly formal.
Amara is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Amara appearing in official records as far back as 1961, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Amara is currently at its best recorded US rank, which suggests it is at or near peak visibility right now.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: AMARA
Origin: Latin
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.