Ama
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Ama is an Akan name meaning “born on Saturday”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.68% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Ama
Ama is a name of Akan origin, typically bestowed upon girls born on a Saturday in the Akan culture of Ghana. The name follows a traditional system of day-naming, where each child is assigned a name reflective of the day of their birth. This naming practice reinforces the connection between individual identity and the temporal, social structure of the Akan community.
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Gender Usage of the Name Ama
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Ama is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.68% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Ama
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Ama is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 3.08M births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 253K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 576K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 2.91M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Ama ranked #4,591 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #4,762 in 2024 — an improvement of 171 places. Ama shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,676 in 1918. Its lowest recorded position was #9,734 in 2009. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 3027 places (from #7,618 to #4,591).
Characteristics of the Name Ama
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 3 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- A — Girl Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Ama consists of three syllables with a symmetrical vowel repetition, resulting in an exceptionally balanced and gentle sound. This simplicity gives it a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic that feels universally accessible. Its brief phonetic footprint ensures a clear, melodic impact.
Middle Names For Ama
Middle names used with AmaMethodology
Ama is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Ama Serwaa · Ama Ashaki · Ama Achiaa · Ama Owusua · Ama SerwaahView all 14 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for AmaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Ama is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Ama Moore · Ama Mills · Ama Marsh · Ama Marks · Ama Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Ama
Sound Like Ama Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Amy · Aimee · Amie · View all 52 names
Spelled Like Ama Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Amia · Aima · Amba · View all 10 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Amy · Ava · Eva · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Ama Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Renee · Nevaeh · Kay · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Amanpreet · Inaayah · Umayyah · View all 17 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Ama”
Dictionary Meaning of "Ama"Methodology
Alternative spelling of amah
Examples
- Not only does the baby have a jewel then, or some handsome gift, but his ama (nurse) is remembered with a bright gold doubloon (sixteen dollars).
- Again as with Juan, shortly after the religious rite the children would be transferred to the care of wet nurses, or amas, who would take them into their individual homes.
More Info
How to Spell Ama in ASL
- A
- m
- a
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