Gender: Female
Origin: Igbo
Meaning: Immortal
Pronunciation: uh-MAH-ruh, /əˈmɑːrə/, AA M AA R AH
Popularity Rank: #4,645
Derived from the Igbo word 'amarachi' meaning 'grace of God'. It is a popular name in Nigeria and other African countries, symbolizing blessings and divine favor.
The name Amara is of Igbo origin and means Immortal. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Amara is commonly found in Nigeria, Algeria, Tunisia, and 84 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-MAH-ruh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /əˈmɑːrə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AA M AA R AH
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Amara is recorded 12,703 times globally, ranking it as the 4,645th most common name worldwide.
Amara is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 2,785 occurrences, making it the 501th most popular name in the country.
In Tunisia, the name Amara is found among 1 in every 310 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #501 | 1 : 416 |
| Algeria | #762 | 1 : 707 |
| Tunisia | #497 | 1 : 310 |
| France | #1,700 | 1 : 1,099 |
| United States of America | #3,651 | 1 : 2,399 |
| Spain | #1,950 | 1 : 1,410 |
| Morocco | #3,304 | 1 : 3,191 |
| Italy | #5,220 | 1 : 4,566 |
| Chile | #1,972 | 1 : 2,496 |
| Brazil | #3,017 | 1 : 3,454 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Amara from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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