Ama
Every Ama since 1885 — 1,050 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ama
Ama is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,506 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 1,050 American babies have been named Ama. Its peak came in 2019, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ama stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ama year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,506 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,410 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,767 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,247 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,430 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,442 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,171 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,264 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,307 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,257 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,484 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,327 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,740 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,891 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,429 |
| 2010 | 11 | #9,832 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,411 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,765 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,550 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,895 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,607 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,294 |
| 2003 | 16 | #6,907 |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,874 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,754 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,829 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,575 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,476 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,347 |
| 1980 | 19 | #3,999 |
| 1975 | 9 | #5,995 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,019 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,581 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,377 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,232 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,693 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,950 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,595 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,698 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,420 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,944 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,603 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 7 | #846 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Ama
- Ama Ata Aidoo Writer · b. 1942
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ama in 2025?
Ama ranked #7,506 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ama?
1,050 babies have been named Ama in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ama most popular?
Ama peaked in 2019, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Ama a boy or girl name?
Ama is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ama rising or falling?
Ama is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ama?
Well-known people named Ama include Ama Ata Aidoo (writer).