Amaire
A name of unknown origin and meaning, potentially derived from French.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Amaire. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amaire today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amaire births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amaire. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Amaire. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,229
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Amaire: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amaire from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amaire by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Amaire during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amaire
The name Amaire is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "amer," meaning "beloved" or "lover." It first emerged in the 12th century during the Middle Ages, a time when the French language and culture were flourishing across Europe.
In its earliest forms, the name was often spelled as "Amere" or "Ameire." It was a popular name among the noble classes in France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. The name's association with love and affection made it a fitting choice for those seeking to express their admiration for their child.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amaire can be found in a 13th-century French poem, "Le Roman de la Rose," where a character named Amaire is described as a beautiful and virtuous lady. This literary reference highlights the name's enduring presence in medieval French culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amaire. One of the earliest was Amaire de Montfort (1192-1241), a French noblewoman and the wife of Simon de Montfort, a prominent leader during the Albigensian Crusade. Another notable figure was Amaire de Rochechouart (1310-1372), a French knight and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War.
In the realm of literature, Amaire de Gévaudan (1450-1522) was a French poet and writer known for her contributions to the Renaissance literary movement. Her works, including "Le Livre des Amours," explored themes of love and devotion, reflecting the name's romantic connotations.
Moving into more recent times, Amaire de Chateaubriand (1768-1848) was a French writer and diplomat who served as the French ambassador to various European courts during the Napoleonic era. Her memoirs and correspondence provide valuable insights into the political and social landscape of her time.
Another notable figure was Amaire de Sévigné (1626-1696), a French aristocrat and writer renowned for her extensive collection of letters, which offer a vivid portrayal of 17th-century French society and culture. Her witty and insightful writing style has been widely celebrated and studied by scholars over the centuries.
These examples illustrate the rich history and cultural significance of the name Amaire, which has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, from nobles and military leaders to writers and poets. While its usage may have evolved over time, the name's enduring association with love and admiration continues to resonate across generations.
People
Amaire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amaire as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amaire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amaire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amaire going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Amaire a common name?
We classify Amaire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amaire most popular?
The single biggest year for Amaire was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amaire is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Amaire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amaire a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amaire in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Amaire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amaire in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Amaire can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Amaire?
Want to know how many Americans are named Amaire? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.