Amaru

Boy name

Amaru has been given to 1,025 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It peaked in 2025.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,025

Peak year

2025 (68 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1996

10-year trend

▲ +162%

Gender split

4% girls / 96% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Amaru — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Amariunisex

53,282 babies since 1974

Amaragirl

29,279 babies since 1961

Amareboy

6,536 babies since 1997

Amarboy

5,334 babies since 1967

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Amaru.

Herounisex

1,025 babies since 2000

Bodiboy

1,028 babies since 1993

Maesonunisex

1,028 babies since 1995

Bowmanboy

1,022 babies since 1884

Caisonboy

1,029 babies since 1990

Harunboy

1,030 babies since 1967

Dawudboy

1,030 babies since 1970

Iramboy

1,019 babies since 1970

FAQ

How popular is the name Amaru?

Amaru has been given to 1,025 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Amaru peak?

Amaru peaked in 2025, when 68 babies were given the name.

Is Amaru a girl or boy name?

Amaru is primarily a boy name (96% of babies named Amaru are boys).

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