US Popularity Rank: 292

Origin: Igbo

Meaning: Everlasting; Grace; Immortal; To love; Bitter"

Amara is a multicultural name of many origins. Known primarily in Latin to mean “everlasting,” or "bitter," Amara is also known among Igbo, Sanskrit, and Spanish speakers to mean “grace,” “immortal,” and “to love,” respectively. Though typically used as a girl’s name, Amara is also quite common as a boy’s name in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Choosing the name Amara is a beautiful way to celebrate love and affection for baby even before you met them.