Girl · #7,967 in 2026

Ambrosia

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

In the ancient Greek myths, ambrosia is the food or drink of the Greek gods, and is often depicted as conferring longevity or immortality upon whoever consumed it. It was brought to the gods in Olympus by doves and served either by Hebe or by Ganymede at the heavenly feast.

Current Rank

#7,967

Peak Rank

#1,723 (1981)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+11%

1900

First Year

2026

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#1723

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ambrosia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

The concept of an immortality drink is attested in at least two ancient Indo-European languages: Greek and Sanskrit . The Greek ἀμβροσία ( ambrosia ) is semantically linked to the Sanskrit अमृत ( amṛta ) as both words denote a drink or food that gods use to achieve immortality. The two words appear to be derived from the same Indo-European form * ṇ-mṛ-tós , "un-dying" ( n- : negative prefix from which the prefix a- in both Greek and Sanskrit are derived; mṛ : zero grade of * mer- , "to die"; and -to- : adjectival suffix). A semantically similar etymology exists for nectar , the beverage of the

The Story of Ambrosia

Ambrosia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1900, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 65 Ambrosias were born — ranking #1,734 that year. As of 2026, Ambrosia ranks #7,967 for baby girls with 12 births, gradually rising (+11%). In total, more than 2K Ambrosias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Ambrosia

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

Ambrosial
Ambrosiac
Ambrosias
Ambrose
Ambrosian
Ambre
Ambra
Ambridge
Ambrogio
Umbria
Embrasure
Amritha

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ambrosia

What does the name Ambrosia mean?

How popular is Ambrosia in 2026?

In 2026, Ambrosia ranks #7,967 among girls' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Ambrosia most popular?

Ambrosia reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #1,723 that year with 65 babies given the name.

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

Ambrosia has historically been most popular in New Mexico, Colorado, Indiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ambrosia.

Is Ambrosia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ambrosia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ambrosia include Metta, Fannye, Olla. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ambrosia

Ambrosia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1900 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Ambrosia's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #1,723. Use the chart and map above to compare Ambrosia'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.