Girl nameCurrently #6,383 in the USSteady
Ama
//ˌeɪˌɛˈmeɪ//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20193 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ama's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ama's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ama |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 7 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 18 |
Ama through the decades
- Ama peaked in 2019, when 25 babies were named Ama in the US.
- The 2020s were Ama's strongest decade, averaging 18 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ama has risen 19% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ama currently ranks #6,383 in the US and is holding steady.