Is Amare a boy's or girl's name?

Amare is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 380 recorded births.

When was Amare most popular?

Amare reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 639 births that year. It is currently ranked #2071 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Amare?

Amare is currently ranked #2071 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 6,091 babies since 1997.

Amare

A African name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsAfricanDeclining

#2071▼ 319in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name.

Amare is a boy's and girl's baby name of Ethiopian origin, from the Amharic language of Ethiopia meaning 'he is good' or from the Ge'ez root meaning 'grace, goodness.' It also connects to the Latin amare (to love), giving the name a beautiful dual meaning across cultures.

With over 6,000 U.S. births, Amare gained wide recognition through NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire. The name's African origin and its love-connection in Latin make it genuinely resonant across multiple cultures.

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Popularity Over Time

Amare was #1160 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2071, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Amare
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	609	#1547	▼
2010s	3,401	#792	▲
2000s	2,061	#2021	▲
1990s	20	#7930	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(28 years, 1997–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Amare
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	72	#2071	-21 (-22.6%)
2023	93	#1752	-19 (-17.0%)
2022	112	#1572	-56 (-33.3%)
2021	168	#1169	+4 (2.4%)
2020	164	#1172	0
2019	164	#1176	-32 (-16.3%)
2018	196	#1036	-3 (-1.5%)
2017	199	#1016	-8 (-3.9%)
2016	207	#985	-63 (-23.3%)
2015	270	#831	+6 (2.3%)
2014	264	#847	-159 (-37.6%)
2013	423	#598	-111 (-20.8%)
2012	534	#498	-105 (-16.4%)
2011	639	#426	+134 (26.5%)
2010	505	#509	+128 (34.0%)
2009	377	#657	+20 (5.6%)
2008	357	#678	-19 (-5.1%)
2007	376	#646	+114 (43.5%)
2006	262	#789	-85 (-24.5%)
2005	347	#631	+212 (157.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Amare as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Amare has also been given to 380 girls in the U.S. since 1997.

#10291

Current rank

380

Total births

2012

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Amare be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Amare is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2071. As a girl's name, it ranks #10291.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1997–2024) · Methodology