FIRST NAME
Amara
Amara is the 1,098th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 14,783 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 544 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,098 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
14,783
living · #1,098
BABIES NAMED AMARA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1961–2025
20253K
As a female name, Amara peaked in 2025, when 2,630 babies were named Amara (the #98 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #8,043 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
544
living · #8,043
BABIES NAMED AMARA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1988–2025
20259
As a male name, Amara peaked in 2023, when 17 babies were named Amara (the #5480 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)