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UK girl's name

Amora

Feminine name of Latin origin meaning "love" or "beloved".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Amora is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amora popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #708, with 53 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 53 births.

This profile covers 289 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Amora is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 288 living people in the UK are called Amora. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Amora ranked #708 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 53 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 53 girls were registered as Amora.
  • About 288 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amora as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#708

2024

Births in 2024

53

Latest year

Peak year

2024

53 births

Estimated living

288

2026

Meaning

What does Amora mean?

The given name Amora has its origins in the Sanskrit language, tracing back to ancient India, around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "amara," which means "immortal" or "undying." The name was initially associated with Hindu deities and spiritual concepts related to eternal life and the transcendence of earthly existence.

In Hindu mythology, Amora is mentioned as one of the names of the goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. The name was believed to bring blessings and good fortune to those who bore it. It was also connected to the concept of amrita, the divine nectar of immortality, which was said to have the power to grant eternal life to those who consumed it.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Amora can be found in ancient Sanskrit texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These sacred Hindu scriptures often invoked the name in prayers and rituals, seeking divine blessings and guidance.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amora. One of the earliest known was Amora Dutta, a revered Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 6th century CE. His writings on metaphysics and the nature of consciousness were highly influential in the development of Indian philosophical thought.

In the 12th century, Amora Prabhu was a prominent ruler and patron of the arts in the Deccan region of India. He commissioned numerous temples and architectural marvels, many of which still stand today as testament to his cultural legacy.

During the 16th century, Amora Baksh was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Punjab. His spiritual verses, infused with the teachings of love and devotion, continue to inspire followers of the Sufi tradition.

In the realm of literature, Amora Devi was a celebrated poet and author from Bengal, born in the 18th century. Her poignant works explored themes of love, longing, and the human experience, earning her a revered place in the literary canon of her time.

More recently, Amora Mukhopadhyay was a pioneering Indian scientist and researcher in the field of plant biology, born in 1910. Her groundbreaking work on the molecular mechanisms of plant growth and development earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Amora over time

The chart below shows babies named Amora registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Amora, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 53 births in 2024, compared with 53 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Amora
013274053200820162024

Decades

Amora by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amora was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #877 205 5
2010s #3229 81 8
2000s #5545 3 1

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FAQ

Amora: questions and answers

How popular is the name Amora in the UK right now?

In 2024, Amora was ranked #708 for girls in England and Wales, with 53 births registered.

When was Amora most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 53 babies registered as Amora in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Amora?

Feminine name of Latin origin meaning "love" or "beloved".

How many people are called Amora in the UK?

A total of 289 babies have been registered as Amora across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.