Amara

Pronunciation: [ ahm-AHR-uh ]

Boy Name #7,379 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Amara is a boy name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ahm-AHR-uh.

Parents who love the name Amara often also consider Amanda, Amelia, Amy .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #7,379
Total SSA Count: 12

Alternative Spellings

Amari #172 Amar #1241 Amarion #1297 Amare #2074 Amaris #2255 Amaru #2381 Amarii #2799 Amaree #4561

Nicknames

Ama Amy Amaie

Also a Girl Name

Amara is also used as a girl name, ranked #121.

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Similar Names

Amanda Amelia Amy America Amalia Amber Amie Amos

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amara

Is Amara a boy or girl name?

Amara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7379. As a girl name, it is ranked #121. Amara is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Amara?

Amara is pronounced ahm-AHR-uh.

How popular is the name Amara?

Amara is currently ranked #7379 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Amara?

Common nicknames for Amara include Ama, Amy, and Amaie.

Is Amara a common or rare name?

Amara is an uncommon name, ranked #7379 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Amara

Amara is a boy name .

Is Amara a boy or girl name? Amara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,379 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #121. Amara is more commonly used as a girl name.

Amara is currently ranked #7,379 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Amara include Ama, Amy, and Amaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Amara include Amari, Amar, Amarion, Amare, Amaris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.