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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Born on Saturday
- Origin
- Akan
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AH-mah
Ama is a girl's name from the Akan language, pronounced AH-mah, and it means "born on Saturday." That makes it a name with a built-in day of the week, which suits a baby who arrives on a Saturday. It has a worldly, clean, modern feel and stays short and easy to say.
Meaning & Origin of Ama
Meaning: Born on Saturday.
Origin: Akan.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Ama
AH-mahIPA /ˈɑːmə/
Popularity of Ama
Ama ranked #846 in 1885, its peak in the U.S. Social Security data, with 7 babies given the name. By 2024 it sat at #6383 with 18 babies, so it remains a rare name that few children share.
Names Like Ama
These names share Ama’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Ama mean?
Born on Saturday. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Ama?
Ama is pronounced AH-mah (IPA: /ˈɑːmə/).
Is Ama a popular name right now?
Ama peaked at #846 in 1885 and is ranked #6383 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1885–2024.)
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