Amora Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Amora originates from Latin, meaning 'love'. It has evolved through various forms in different languages and is often associated with romantic and affectionate traits. There is no biblical relevance to the name. It gained popularity in the late 20th century, and it is perceived positively in modern contexts.
The name Amora is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Amora has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Amora' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20974th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2736th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 525th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Amora' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Amora"
Pronunciation
/əˈmɔːrə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Amora is derived from the Latin word 'amor', which means 'love'.
Meaning
love
Language Evolution
Amora (Latin), Amoura (Old French), Amora (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine name associated with love and affection.
Variants & Derivatives
Amore, Amor, Amara
Modern Popularity & Image
Amora is perceived as a romantic and elegant name, often associated with kindness and passion.
Famous People
Amora the Tellurian (fictional character), Amora (various artists and characters in literature)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Amora"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Amora"
"Amora" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20974th of 27321 | 15 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2736th of 35406 | 951 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 525th of 30306 | 7,185 |
Regional Popularity of "Amora" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Amora" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
47.18% 2162nd/4582 |
41.38% 2137th/5164 |
31.70% 2318th/7313 |
45.64% 3406th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
11.70% 466th/3984 |
12.41% 557th/4487 |
7.15% 488th/6822 |
10.96% 688th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Amora"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Amora" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.