Ammara
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 182 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Ammara currently holds position #10295. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 1998 to 2024, Ammara has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Ammara ranks #10295 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Ammara is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'one who builds' or 'full of life,' from the Arabic root ʿamara (to build, to inhabit, to flourish). It carries connotations of constructive energy and vitality.
Used widely across Muslim communities, Ammara is a name that sets a builder's aspiration — that this child will create, nurture, and bring flourishing wherever she goes.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Ammara is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1998 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Ammara’s rarity (182 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ammara has 21+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1998.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 52 | #9934 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 83 | #11427 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 33 | #14455 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 14 | #11900 | — |
The Story of Ammara
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2020, Ammara is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Ammara are most likely born between 2010 and 2024.
How rare is Ammara?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Ammara — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 2010s with 83 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Ammara by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(21 years, 1998–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #10295 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8088 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13706 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10347 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7236 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9786 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7790 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9377 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9458 |
| 2015 | 9 | #10954 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10187 |
| 2013 | 5 | #16748 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13453 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15092 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17501 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10131 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13115 |
| 2003 | 5 | #15935 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15595 |
| 1999 | 9 | #9534 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2024