Amarea
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 129 living Americans carry the first name Amarea. It is a predominantly female name (95.4% of registrations). The average person named Amarea today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amarea births was 2003 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amarea. 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.
People living today
129
~ 1 in 2,657,010 Americans
Peak year
2003
16 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2002 SSA rank
#9,444
Tracked since 2001
Gender
Gender distribution for Amarea
Amarea leans heavily female at 95.4% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Amarea as a male name
- Ranked #9,444 in 2002
- 6 male births in 2002
- Peak: 2002 (6 births)
Amarea as a female name
- Ranked #12,253 in 2023
- 7 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2003 (16 births)
Popularity
Amarea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amarea from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 97 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amarea 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 Amarea 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 Amarea
The given name Amarea is believed to have originated from a combination of the Latin words "amare" meaning "to love" and the suffix "-ea" which denotes a feminine form. This suggests that the name carries the meaning of "the beloved" or "lovely one." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Roman times, where it was likely used as a term of endearment or affection.
While there is no definitive record of the name's earliest use, it is speculated that it may have appeared in some ancient Roman texts or inscriptions, though no specific references have been confirmed. The name's popularity and usage likely ebbed and flowed throughout the centuries, influenced by cultural and linguistic shifts in different regions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Amarea was a Roman noblewoman who lived in the 2nd century AD. Unfortunately, little is known about her life, as historical records from that era are scarce. Another notable figure was Amarea of Burgundy, a French aristocrat and landowner who lived in the 8th century AD. She played a role in the consolidation of power in the Frankish kingdoms of that time.
In the 13th century, there was a Benedictine nun named Amarea de Montfort who was renowned for her piety and devotion to her religious order. She was born in 1210 and lived in the monastery of Saint-Amand in northern France until her death in 1287.
During the Renaissance period, an Italian poet and humanist named Amarea Piccolomini gained recognition for her literary works and patronage of the arts. She was born in 1475 in Siena, Italy, and was a member of the influential Piccolomini family.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Amarea was Amarea Arbury, a British explorer and naturalist who lived from 1869 to 1949. She was known for her expeditions to remote regions of Africa and Asia, where she documented various plant and animal species.
While the name Amarea has not been as widely used as some other names, it has left its mark throughout history, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and eras. Its roots in ancient Latin and its enduring connotation of love and affection have contributed to its enduring appeal and usage over the centuries.
People
Amarea + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amarea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amarea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 129 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amarea 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 2,657,010 US residents.
Is Amarea a common name?
We classify Amarea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 131 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amarea most popular?
The single biggest year for Amarea was 2003, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amarea is about 19 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 Amarea in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amarea a female name?
Yes, 95.4% of people registered as Amarea in the SSA data are female. 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 Amarea still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amarea 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 Amarea 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 called Amarea?
You can see how many people have the name Amarea on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.