Amara

At a Glance: Name: Amara – Meaning: grace (Igbo); also associated with Latin amarus 'bitter' and Sanskrit 'eternal' – Origin: Igbo / Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ah-MAR-ah

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Amara is a girl's name from Igbo and Latin roots, pronounced ah-MAR-ah. In Igbo it means "grace," and it has also been linked to the Latin amarus, "bitter," and the Sanskrit for "eternal." It has a worldly, romantic, storybook feel, with a classic sound.

Meaning & Origin of Amara

Meaning: Grace (Igbo); also associated with Latin amarus 'bitter' and Sanskrit 'eternal'.

Origin: Igbo / Latin.

How to Pronounce Amara

Phonetic: ah-MAR-ah   IPA: /əˈmɑːrə/

Popularity of Amara

Amara ranked #121 in the U.S. in 2024, with 2,288 babies given the name. That's both its latest and its highest ranking in the Social Security records from 1961 to 2024, so it's at its most popular right now.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1961–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Amara mean?

Grace (Igbo); also associated with Latin amarus ‘bitter’ and Sanskrit ‘eternal’.

How do you pronounce Amara?

Amara is pronounced ah-MAR-ah (IPA: /əˈmɑːrə/).

Is Amara a popular name right now?

Amara is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #121 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1961–2024.)

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