Amara

Meaning: 'grace' (Igbo); 'immortal' (Sanskrit) · Origin: several origins · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

A name found in several cultures: in Igbo amara means 'grace', in Sanskrit amara 'immortal', and Latin amarus is 'bitter'.

Nicknames

Mara, Amy

Variants & related names

Amarah, Mara

Amara name art

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FAQ

What does the name Amara mean?

Amara means “'grace' (Igbo); 'immortal' (Sanskrit)”. It comes from several origins.

Is Amara a popular name?

Yes — Amara has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Amara?

Mara, Amy.

What are other forms of Amara?

Amarah, Mara.

Similar names

Maya · Nina · Lena · Amelia · Ava · Aurora

More: names starting with A · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.