"he will build, God has constructed"
Origin: Amharic/Ethiopian
Language: English
Amare
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An Ethiopian name meaning God the builder
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"beautiful, gracious"
Origin: Semitic/Arabic
Language: Amharic
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The Story of Amare
Amare is an Amharic and Ethiopian name meaning he will build or God has constructed. In the Amharic language of Ethiopia, amare relates to the verb to build or to construct, often carrying the spiritual dimension that God is the builder. Ethiopia has one of the world's oldest Christian traditions, and names often reflect this deep faith. Amare can also mean to be beautiful or to love in some Semitic language contexts.
Amare gained significant visibility in American culture through Amar'e Stoudemire, the NBA All-Star power forward who played for the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks in the 2000s-2010s. The name fits the broader trend of African-origin names gaining mainstream adoption in the United States.
Ethiopia, with its ancient Aksumite civilization and its distinction as one of only two African countries never colonized by European powers, has a rich naming tradition. Names like Amare reflect the country's Orthodox Christian heritage and Amharic linguistic tradition, one of the world's oldest written languages.
Historical Record
Amare first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 6,091 babies have been named Amare in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amare is past its peak , currently ranked #2,074 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Amharic, the language from which Amare derives, is written in the ancient Ge'ez script and has been in continuous use for over 1,000 years
- Amar'e Stoudemire was a six-time NBA All-Star and converted to Judaism, later playing in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
Amare in Other Languages
Arabic
أماري
French
Amare
Amharic
አማሬ
Spanish
Amare
Tigrinya
ኣማሬ
Popularity Over Time
#2,074
Current Rank
Rising
Trend
Peaked 2011
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Amare
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Amar'e Stoudemire
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1982
Six-time NBA All-Star power forward known for his time with the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks
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Amare Stoudemire
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1982
NBA star who later played professionally in Israel and became a Jewish convert
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,074
- Total SSA Count
- 72
- Cultural Origins
- Ethiopian African American Eritrean
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Common Nicknames
Ama
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amare
What does the name Amare mean?
"he will build, God has constructed" (from Amharic/Ethiopian). "beautiful, gracious" (from Semitic/Arabic). Amare is an Amharic and Ethiopian name meaning he will build or God has constructed. In the Amharic language of Ethiopia, amare relates to the verb to build or to construct, often carrying the spiritual dimension that God is the builder. Ethiopia has one of the world's oldest Christian traditions, and names often reflect this deep faith. Amare can also mean to be beautiful or to love in some Semitic language contexts.
What is the origin of the name Amare?
Amare has Amharic/Ethiopian, Semitic/Arabic, Ethiopian, African American, and Eritrean origins. In Amharic/Ethiopian, it means "he will build, God has constructed". In Semitic/Arabic, it means "beautiful, gracious".
Is Amare a boy or girl name?
Amare is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #2074. As a girl name, it is ranked #12628. Amare is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Amare?
Amare is currently ranked #2074 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Amare?
Common nicknames for Amare include Ama and Mare.
What are good middle names for Amare?
Popular middle name pairings include Amare James, Amare David, Amare Emmanuel, Amare Joseph, Amare Elijah, Amare Isaiah, and Amare Leon.
What are good sibling names for Amare?
Names that pair well with Amare as siblings include Kofi, Amara, Zuri, Jabari, Nia, Idris, and Kalani.
How many syllables does Amare have?
Amare has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Amare a common or rare name?
Amare is an uncommon name, ranked #2074 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Amare
Amare is a boy name with Ethiopian, African American, and Eritrean origins . The name means "he will build, God has constructed" in Amharic/Ethiopian .
Is Amare a boy or girl name? Amare is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #2,074 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #12,628. Amare is more commonly used as a boy name.
Amare is currently ranked #2,074 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Amare has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Amare include Ama and Mare. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Amare include Amari, Amar, Amarion, Amaris, Amaru . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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