Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Amara.
National Rank (2025)
#98
All-Time Peak Rank
#98 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
28,982
Unisex Distribution1.0% Boy / 99.0% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Amara Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Amara
According to SSA data, Amara achieved its highest historical rank of #98 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 2,630 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 280.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 59 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Amara scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+280.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,630Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
1yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
59Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:30
1970s:214
1980s:523
1990s:1,402
2000s:4,294
2010s:9,418
2020s:13,101
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-ma-ra
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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