Amma vs Teruyo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teruyo

Girl #71,067 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"shining generation, luminous era"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,067
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Teru, Yo, Ruyo

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Popularity Comparison

Amma Rank #71,187
Teruyo Rank #71,067

Teruyo is more popular, ranked #71067 vs #71187 for Amma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amma ___

No pairings available yet.

Teruyo ___

  • Teruyo Hana
  • Teruyo Mio
  • Teruyo Suki
  • Teruyo Emi
  • Teruyo Nao

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Teruyo

Haruko Fumiko Kenji Hiroshi Akiko

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amma or Teruyo more popular?

Teruyo is more popular, ranked #71067 compared to Amma at #71187 in the United States.

What do Amma and Teruyo mean?

Teruyo means "shining generation, luminous era" (Japanese origin).

Are Amma and Teruyo boy or girl names?

Amma is primarily a girl name. Teruyo is primarily a girl name.

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