gender neutral
Amara
eternal, unfading
About Amara
Imagine a name that embodies strength while sounding utterly beautiful. Amara achieves this duality effortlessly, combining powerful phonetics with liquid vowels that flow like poetry. The name resonates across multiple cultures, each adding layers of richness to its identity without diminishing its universal appeal. Its three syllables create perfect symmetry, satisfying to both speak and hear. Amara feels substantial enough to carry weight in formal situations yet intimate enough for tender moments. The name has experienced growing popularity recently, indicating cultural momentum while remaining far from oversaturation. It suggests both ancient wisdom and modern vitality, a rare combination in contemporary naming. Amara's versatility extends to nickname possibilities while standing magnificently on its own. This name promises to serve its bearer well throughout every stage of life.
Popularity of the Name Amara
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #797 | #760 | |||
| 2001 | #870 | #858 | #709 | ||
| 2002 | #790 | #679 | #889 | ||
| 2003 | #652 | #691 | #854 | ||
| 2004 | #607 | #589 | #915 | ||
| 2005 | #571 | #539 | #950 | ||
| 2006 | #573 | #563 | #789 | ||
| 2007 | #577 | #475 | #650 | ||
| 2008 | #576 | #471 | #704 | ||
| 2009 | #586 | #424 | #602 | ||
| 2010 | #654 | #419 | #876 | ||
| 2011 | #587 | #383 | #934 | #621 | |
| 2012 | #571 | #330 | #908 | #579 | |
| 2013 | #578 | #347 | #659 | #670 | |
| 2014 | #511 | #305 | #538 | #625 | |
| 2015 | #459 | #284 | #555 | ||
| 2016 | #301 | #232 | #229 | #663 | #299 |
| 2017 | #206 | #218 | #224 | #579 | #203 |
| 2018 | #189 | #197 | #222 | #720 | #183 |
| 2019 | #140 | #177 | #187 | #546 | #172 |
| 2020 | #142 | #169 | #123 | #154 | |
| 2021 | #142 | #183 | #96 | #850 | #148 |
| 2022 | #141 | #159 | #99 | #418 | #148 |
| 2023 | #123 | #131 | #145 | #396 | #114 |
| 2024 | #121 | #120 | #91 | #495 | #104 |
| 2025 | #98 | #113 | #106 | #436 | #83 |
| 1997 | #767 | ||||
| 1998 | #871 | ||||
| 1999 | #825 | ||||
| 1991 | #950 | ||||
| 1994 | #810 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Amara
Names Similar to Amara
Nicknames for Amara
- Amy
- Mara
- Mari
- Ami
Famous People Named Amara
| Amara La Negra | Dominican-American singer |
| Amara Walker | American journalist |
| Amara Miller | American actress |
| Amara Tabor-Smith | American choreographer |
| Amara Bamba | Ivorian actress |
| Amara Karan | British-Sri Lankan actress |
| Amara Sy | French basketball player |
| Amara Darboh | American football player |
| Amara Govindan | Indian politician |
| Amara Traoré | Senegalese football coach |
| Amara Sangare | Malian footballer |
| Amara Mbodji | Senegalese basketball player |
| Amara Konneh | Liberian economist |
| Amara Essy | Ivorian politician |
| Amara Puri | Indian model |
| Amara Lakhous | Italian-Algerian writer |
| Amara Hark Weber | British actress |
| Amara Raja | Indian businesswoman |
| Amara Kante | Guinean politician |
| Amara Tarawally | Sierra Leonean writer |
Characters Named Amara
| Amara Aquilla | Marvel Comics character, known as Magma |
| Amara Namani | DC Comics character, superheroine known as Koi Boi |
| Amara Sarkar | Westworld TV series |
| Amara Johnson | The Maze Runner book series by James Dashner |