NAME PROFILE
Ama
Derived from the Akan language of Ghana meaning 'born on Saturday,' and in Japanese culture representing 'sea' or 'ocean,' the name Ama is also the Basque word for 'mother.' It is a vibrant, melodic name that suggests a nurturing personality with a strong sense of identity and a deep, natural rhythm.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,050 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2016 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1918 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 78%CA — 11%KY — 11%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Ama K. Abebrese (Actress, Beasts of No Nation) · Ama Ata Aidoo (Author, Our Sister Killjoy) · Ama Lou (Singer, Ama, Who?) · Ama Asante (Director, Belle) · Ama Tutu Muna (Politician, Cameroon Minister of Culture)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MimiAmie
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