Amaria
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "eternal" or "everlasting".
Name Census estimates that about 2,774 living Americans carry the first name Amaria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Amaria today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amaria births was 2004 (163 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amaria. 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
- • Amaria is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.8K
~ 1 in 123,560 Americans
Peak year
2004
163 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2004 SSA rank
#1,630
Tracked since 1990
Gender
Gender distribution for Amaria
Out of the 2,805 babies given the name Amaria since 1880, 99.8% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Amaria as a male name
- Ranked #11,434 in 2004
- 5 male births in 2004
- Peak: 2004 (5 births)
Amaria as a female name
- Ranked #1,630 in 2024
- 126 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2004 (158 births)
Popularity
Amaria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amaria from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 1,139 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Amaria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amaria 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 Amaria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Amarias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 20 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, Texas recorded the most babies named Amaria, while Maryland, Arizona, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 85 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amaria
The name Amaria is a feminine given name with its roots traced back to Latin and Greek origins. Its earliest known usage can be found in ancient Roman texts, where it was derived from the Latin word "amare," meaning "to love." This connection suggests that the name Amaria may have been bestowed upon individuals who were deeply loved or cherished.
In the realm of ancient Greek mythology, the name Amaria bears a resemblance to the name of the goddess Amaryllis, who was associated with beauty, love, and pastoral life. While the direct connection between these two names is uncertain, it is possible that the name Amaria drew inspiration from this mythological figure, further reinforcing its connotations of love and admiration.
As the Roman Empire expanded its influence, the name Amaria likely spread across Europe and the Mediterranean region. Historical records from the Middle Ages mention several notable individuals bearing this name, including Amaria of Ventadorn, a 12th-century Occitan troubadour renowned for her poetry celebrating courtly love.
In the Renaissance period, Amaria Brunamonti (1495-1567), an Italian noblewoman and philanthropist, gained recognition for her charitable works and patronage of the arts. Her legacy serves as an example of the name's enduring presence throughout European history.
Another prominent figure associated with the name was Amaria van Renesselaar (1630-1690), a Dutch colonial settler in North America. She played a significant role in the establishment of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck, one of the earliest patroonships in what is now New York State.
Moving into the 19th century, Amaria Sanger (1818-1899), an American educator and activist, dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and education. Her work as a pioneering figure in the women's suffrage movement further contributed to the legacy of this name.
Throughout its long history, the name Amaria has maintained a consistent association with love, admiration, and the celebration of cherished individuals. Its origins in Latin and Greek cultures, as well as its appearances in various historical contexts, have solidified its place as a name with a rich and enduring heritage.
People
Amaria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amaria 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
Amaria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amaria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,774 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amaria 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 123,560 US residents.
Is Amaria a common name?
We classify Amaria as "Rare". It ranks above 94.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,805 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amaria most popular?
The single biggest year for Amaria was 2004, when 163 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amaria is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Amaria a female name?
Yes, 99.8% of people registered as Amaria 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.
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.