Amara
5 countries#98 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Amara was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
29,279 births recorded 1961–2025 · currently #98 · peaked in 2025 with 2,639 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,574 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #282 · peaked in 2020 with 332 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,315 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #173 · peaked in 2020 with 314 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,527 births recorded 1952–2022 · currently #796 · peaked in 2022 with 94 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Val-de-Marne, Yvelines, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
222 births recorded 2005–2025 · currently #211 · peaked in 2024 with 39 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
37 births recorded 2016–2024 · peaked in 2022 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Amara’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #573 | — |
| 2007 | #577 | ↓4 |
| 2008 | #576 | ↑1 |
| 2009 | #586 | ↓10 |
| 2010 | #654 | ↓68 |
| 2011 | #587 | ↑67 |
| 2012 | #571 | ↑16 |
| 2013 | #578 | ↓7 |
| 2014 | #511 | ↑67 |
| 2015 | #459 | ↑52 |
| 2016 | #301 | ↑158 |
| 2017 | #206 | ↑95 |
| 2018 | #189 | ↑17 |
| 2019 | #140 | ↑49 |
| 2020 | #142 | ↓2 |
| 2021 | #142 | — |
| 2022 | #141 | ↑1 |
| 2023 | #123 | ↑18 |
| 2024 | #121 | ↑2 |
| 2025 | #98 | ↑23 |
Frequently asked questions about Amara
Is Amara a popular name?
Yes — Amara currently ranks #98 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Amara more common for boys or girls?
Amara is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Amara most popular?
Amara peaked in 2025 in United States, with 2,639 recorded births that year.
Is Amara rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Amara’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6567 in 1961 to #98 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Amara?
At least 34,380 babies have been recorded with the name Amara across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Amara popular in more than one country?
Yes — Amara appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Amara?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Amara include Caroline, Quinn, Georgia, Juniper.
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