An estimated 28,658 living Americans are named Amara.
How rare is Amara?
Amara is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 2,630 girls receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Amara?
The median age of a living American named Amara is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 15 years old.
Is Amara still popular?
Yes — Amara is currently rising in popularity, with 2,630 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.6× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Amara most common?
Amara has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 3.7× more often than the national baseline.
1961Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
2,630
All-time
28,982
Diaspora map
Amara spread fast — broke out in Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon, South Dakota, and Wisconsin (2015) and ran high in 27 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, 2015 · over-represented in 27 states over 6 years
