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Why parents love Amara- The meaning grace (Igbo) is beautifully aspirational.
- The meaning immortal (Sanskrit) is cosmically powerful.
- Three syllables with a warm, musical sound: ah-MAR-ah.
- It bridges African, Indian, and Latin traditions.
- It works for any gender but is primarily used for girls.
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The vibe of Amara
graceeternalIgboSanskritLatinAfricanimmortalcross-continental
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Origin & history of Amara
Igbo amara (grace) / Sanskrit amara (immortal) / Latin amara (bitter)
→ English Amara
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African / Arabic / Igbo / Sanskrit / WesternAfrican roots
Amara has multiple beautiful origins: in Igbo (Nigeria), it means grace; in Sanskrit, it means immortal or eternal; in Latin, it means bitter (related to amaretto). This extraordinary cross-continental convergence makes it one of the most multicultural names available. The name has been climbing in the US.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional across multiple cultures; US usage growing from the 2000s.
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Today
Amara remains a beloved choice, ranking #196 in the US. 26,615 babies have been named Amara since 1961.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Amara?
2024
peak year
Today, Amara ranks around #196 in the United States, with roughly 1,743 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2024, 2,288 babies were given the name (ranked #121 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2020s. Amara has been trending upward in recent years. In all, around 26,615 babies have been registered as Amara since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,288
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #121)
(ranked #121)
1,743
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
17,430
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
26,615
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Amara7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
Amara's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — grace for all humanity. People named Amara tend to be graceful, eternal-feeling, and gifted at connecting different cultural worlds.
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Grace across continents✦
Eternal presence◈
Multicultural bridge◎
Igbo-Sanskrit-Latin depth♡
Immortal graceA1
M4
A1
R9
A1
Sum: 16 → Life path 7
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Personality of Amara🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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