Girl · #12,132 in 2026

Ambra

Name: Popularity of the name Ambra in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ambra, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,132

Peak Rank

#1,767 (1981)

Total Babies

906

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1952

First Year

2020

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#1767

Peak Rank

906

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ambra

Ambra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1952, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 63 Ambras were born — ranking #1,767 that year. As of 2026, Ambra ranks #12,132 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 906 Ambras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ambra

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ambra is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ambre
Ambry
Ambery
Umbra
Ombre
Umbre
Ombra
Amber
Ambers
Amba
Chambre
Hambre

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ambra

What does the name Ambra mean?

Ambra is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1952. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ambra in 2026?

In 2026, Ambra ranks #12,132 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Ambra most popular?

Ambra reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #1,767 that year with 63 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ambra most popular?

Ambra has historically been most popular in Arkansas, Washington, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ambra.

Is Ambra a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ambra is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Ambra?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ambra include Gwynn, Jacky, Tiffiney. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ambra

Ambra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1952 and has accumulated 906 births in the dataset. Ambra's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #1,767. Use the chart and map above to compare Ambra's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.