Girl name · Igbo

Amara

“Grace”

Meaning
Grace
Origin
Igbo
Gender
Girl
Syllables
3
Popularity
Familiar (US top 1000)
Style
Trendy
Used in
English-speaking countries, African

What people expect from a Amara

Amara is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.

The meaning is about a blessing and kindness. A name can't give a child a blessing, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

A good fit if you hope for: a kind heart, a calm peacemaker, faithful and blessed.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Amara: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

100/100

Great choice

Amara · nickname: Am

  • International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
  • Easy to say and spellSays itself: 3 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
  • Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Grace".
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Did you know?

Swedish parents protesting the naming law tried to call their son Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116. Pronounced "Albin". Refused.

Swedish naming case (1996)

Questions about Amara

What does the name Amara mean?

Amara is a girl's name of Igbo origin meaning "Grace".

Is Amara a boy or girl name?

Amara is usually a girl's name.

How popular is the name Amara?

Amara is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries, African.

Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer