Amara
Peaked at #121 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1961, Amara has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Amara — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#121
in 2024
Current rank
#121
in 2024
Years tracked
59
1961–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1961, Amara reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #121 nationally with 2,288 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #511 (2014) to #121 (2024) — a 76% improvement.
As of 2024, Amara ranks #121 nationally for girls, with 2,288 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #121 | 2,288 |
| 2023 | #123 | 2,280 |
| 2022 | #141 | 2,046 |
| 2021 | #143 | 1,920 |
| 2020 | #142 | 1,918 |
| 2019 | #140 | 1,996 |
| 2018 | #189 | 1,587 |
| 2017 | #206 | 1,500 |
Amara — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#5473
in 2023
Current rank
#6834
in 2024
Years tracked
30
1988–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1988, Amara reached its peak popularity for boys in 2023, ranking #5473 nationally with 17 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #7577 (2014) to #6834 (2024) — a 10% improvement.
As of 2024, Amara ranks #6834 nationally for boys, with 12 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,834 | 12 |
| 2023 | #5,473 | 17 |
| 2022 | #6,491 | 13 |
| 2021 | #7,120 | 11 |
| 2020 | #8,772 | 8 |
| 2019 | #7,200 | 11 |
| 2018 | #5,783 | 15 |
| 2017 | #7,576 | 10 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Amara most popular?
Amara was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #121 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Amara becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Amara?
At least 26,615 babies have been recorded with the name Amara in the US since 1961, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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