Amarra

A girl's name of Spanish origin with 444 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's name#5952 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

warp, hawser, painter

Amarra is a girl's baby name of Spanish origin, from the Spanish verb amarrar meaning 'to moor' or 'to tie fast,' suggesting an anchor or secure bond. The name evokes the image of a boat moored safely in harbor — protected, steady, and loved.

As a feminine name, Amarra also resonates with the popular Amara (meaning 'eternal' in Latin), giving it dual appeal. Its flowing sound and meaningful roots make it a beautifully layered choice.

EtymologyShow more

Phonetically, Amarra belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.

Within the Spanish naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Spanish names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Amarra’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

444

Total births

Since 1992

2021

Peak

32 births

1992

First recorded

33 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Amarra climbed 839 spots in the last 20 years — from #6791 to #5952.

First appeared: 1992Peak: 2021 (32 births)Current: #5952

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Amarra
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	129	#5070	▼
2010s	194	#6712	▲
2000s	103	#9824	▲
1990s	18	#12427	—

The Story of Amarra

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2021, Amarra is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Amarra are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.

How rare is Amarra?

Only about 1 in every 180,000 babies born in 2024 was named Amarra — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2010s with 194 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Amarra by the numbers

Would fill 9 school buses
Meeting one Amarra per day would take 1.2 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(27 years, 1992–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Amarra
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	20	#5952	-4 (-16.7%)
2023	24	#5257	-4 (-14.3%)
2022	28	#4797	-4 (-12.5%)
2021	32	#4332	+7 (28.0%)
2020	25	#5014	-5 (-16.7%)
2019	30	#4552	+8 (36.4%)
2018	22	#5629	-6 (-21.4%)
2017	28	#4819	+7 (33.3%)
2016	21	#6001	+4 (23.5%)
2015	17	#6998	+4 (30.8%)
2014	13	#8507	-4 (-23.5%)
2013	17	#7057	+4 (30.8%)
2012	13	#8663	-1 (-7.1%)
2011	14	#8228	-5 (-26.3%)
2010	19	#6667	+10 (111.1%)
2009	9	#11517	-7 (-43.8%)
2008	16	#7767	+7 (77.8%)
2007	9	#11683	-2 (-18.2%)
2006	11	#9940	-6 (-35.3%)
2005	17	#6840	0

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Amarra is primarily a girl's name.

When was Amarra most popular?

Amarra reached its peak popularity in 2021 with 32 births that year. It is currently ranked #5952 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Amarra?

Amarra is currently ranked #5952 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 444 babies since 1992.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2024