The name Amara is a boy's name of Arabic, Sanskrit origin meaning "undying, immortal; one who lives a long life".

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While Amara is more popularly used as a feminine name in the US, the UK, The Netherlands, and Puerto Rico, it is often used as a masculine choice in India, Nepal, and Sierra Leone. The name refers to absolute immortality in Sanskrit, while in Arabic, it refers to someone who lives a long and thriving life. Footballers Amara Nallo, Amara Diouf, and Amara Darboh are notable male bearers.

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The name Amara peaked for boys at #5473 in 2023. The name is most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, and New York. Amara is also used for girls, ranking #98 in 2025.

The name Amara is a girl's name of Italian, Greek, African origin meaning "grace, immortal, tribe".

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Strong, attractive, and stylish, Amara is a true multicultural choice enjoying some popularity in both the US and the UK. In the US Top 1000 since the turn of this century, Amara has been holding steady in the rankings between overly popular and obscure.
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Amara is the Italian word for bitter, from the same root as Mary and Miriam. It has separate roots in West Africa as a name that means "grace" in the Igbo language. These two meanings are the best-known, but Amara is also a Sanskrit name meaning "immortal", an Arabic word meaning "tribe" and a Mongolian name meaning "peaceful". Alternatively, it can mean "to love" in various languages such as Galician and Portuguese. 
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The name Amara is currently ranked #98 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #98 in 2025. The name is most popular in New Mexico, New Mexico, and New Mexico. Amara is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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