girl's name
Amba
AHM-buh (Hindi)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 375
Amba is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Amba is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2001, when 33 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 131,735 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Amba Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 172 |
| 2010s | 99 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 24 |
How Popular Is Amba?
In 2025, Amba was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Amba Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Amba
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Amba Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Amba over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Amba
- Hindi AHM-buh
Sibling Names for Amba
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Amba — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Amba
How popular is the name Amba?
In 2025, Amba was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Amba a girl's or a boy's name?
Amba is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Amba?
Amba has 2 syllables.
When was Amba most popular?
Amba peaked in 2001, when 33 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Amba a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Amba currently ranks #5,845 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.