RisingGaining cultural share#98 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2025
Peak births
2,630
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1961Peak 20252025
Quick answers about Amara
How many people are named Amara?
An estimated 28,725 living Americans are named Amara.
How rare is Amara?
Amara is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 2,630 girls receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak. It was the #98 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Amara?
The median age of a living American named Amara is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 15 years old.
Is Amara still popular?
Yes — Amara is currently rising in popularity, with 2,630 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.6× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Amara most common?
Amara has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appeared 3.7× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
2,630
All-time
28,982
Diaspora map
Amara broke out in Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio (2003) and became over-represented in 24 states over 20 years.
Broke out: Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio, 2003 · over-represented in 24 states over 20 years
