Amber
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Amber is an Arabic name meaning “fossilized resin”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.94% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Amber
Amber is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the word anbar, referring to the fossilized tree resin used as a gemstone. The name describes the golden-hued, precious material that has been traded across cultures for millennia. It emerged as a given name in 19th-century England, inspired by the growing trend of utilizing color and gem names for individuals. Its cultural identity is tied to the physical characteristics of the stone and its historical value in decorative arts.
Meaning Comments
- Death_man314: I was recently informed by a friend of mine that, according to Norse mythology, Freyja's tears fell upon the earth turn to gold when they touch land. Those that fell into the sea became Amber. I am not well versed in this particular mythology but I thought it would be something worth knowing for those with the name.
- Weinerhead32: It actually does have Arabic origins, from the word Anbar. Amber itself is the English variant.
- U_3ab916at2d: My last name is Lambrette. Some say that in French this is L'ambrette, meaning little Amber. I like it!
Gender Usage of the Name Amber
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Amber is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.94% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Amber
Amber is among the Top 21 Trending Girls’ name Worldwide for 2026
Amber is among the Top 95 Trending Girls’ name in the United Kingdom for 2026
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
Amber is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 1.7K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.4K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 2.2K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 1.0K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Amber ranked #145 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #506 in 2024 — an improvement of 361 places. Amber maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #29 in 1982. Its lowest recorded position was #1,683 in 1921. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name rose 8 places (from #193 to #145).
Name StyleMethodology
Amber is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 82% of available years and remains active today, averaging 1,034 births per year after a historical peak in 1989.Characteristics of the Name Amber
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- A — Girl Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- r — Girl Names Ending in “r”
Name AestheticMethodology
Amber relies on a two-syllable, trochaic stress pattern that evokes natural imagery. Because the name is synonymous with the fossilized resin, it carries a tactile and material quality often used in modern popular culture. Its association with natural elements supports a Grounded & Earthy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Amber
Middle names used with AmberMethodology
Amber is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Amber Nicole · Amber Marie · Amber Lynn · Amber Dawn · Amber MichelleView all 1,986 girl middle names.
- Total 2,627 middle names used with Amber
- 132 boy middle names used with Amber
- 411 unisex middle names used with Amber
Middle name suggestions for AmberMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Amber is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Amber Leigh · Amber Lynne · Amber Lynch · Amber Laine · Amber Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Amber
Bird AssociationsMethodology
Listed among the Bird-Inspired Girl Names, Amber appears in the common names of 2 bird species, including:
- Amber Mountain Rock Thrush (Monticola erythronotus (Lavauden, 1929)) — Muscicapidae
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 43 biological records matching the name Amber. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Amber
Sound Like Amber Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Amira · Amara · Amirah · View all 86 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Ashley · Anna · Angela · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Amber Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Jennifer · Heather · Esther · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Amber”
Dictionary Meaning of "Amber"Methodology
A female given name from English, popular in the 1980s and the 1990s
Examples
- The youngest daughter of the Marchioness of Summerdown had one of these quaint, pretty names - Amber! - and what a pretty creature she was!
- And then she said softly, "Sarah - I think I'll name her Amber - for the colour of her father's eyes - "
A surname of uncertain origin
Examples
- Amber, the half, generally waltzed round our forwards, and when he secured he passed the ball on to Aspinall.
Translations
The name Amber has 6 translations, for example: in French it is rendered as female given name, etc..
More Info
How to Spell Amber in ASL
- A
- m
- b
- e
- r
Comments on the name Amber
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Wornghost305
Amber is also used as a unisex name among the Romani people.
Gygo_kwua_p6
My name is Amber and I'm from America.
Adventseven
In 2018, 24 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Amber who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 133rd most common female first name for living U.S. citizens.
Bloodfeader
I have this name. It's so overused. There are actually 7 people in my grade that have it. Don't use an overused name. Please.
Black_eye470
Amber from Genshin Impact is a fictional bearer of the name! Amber is one of the starter characters you get early in the game who uses a bow as her weapon.