How Many People Are Named Amma?

Complete statistics for the name Amma: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Amma
Very Rare
Ghanaian

Amma means 'mother' in many languages and is incredibly rare, with just 1 in 1,081,595 Americans sharing this name. There are around 305 people named Amma living in the US today, making it a very unique choice. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity in 2019 with 14 births, showing it's becoming more popular among newer generations.

~305
Living in US
1 in 1,081,595
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Mother
🌐
Origin
Ghanaian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Caring Nurturing Strong
1
Life Path Number

Life path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

31,549
Worldwide Bearers
#26,829
Global Rank
🇬🇭 Ghana
7,136
🇨🇲 Cameroon
4,132
🇮🇳 India
4,022
🇹🇩 Chad
4,016
🇳🇬 Nigeria
2,883
🇳🇪 Niger
1,555
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,468
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
1,431
🇳🇵 Nepal
951
🇺🇸 United States
780

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
305 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 66
178
Would be under 30 (31%)
110
Would be 30–60 (19%)
280
Would be over 60 (49%)

All 568 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Amma Through the Generations

Over the decades, Amma has seen a steady rise in usage, particularly among younger parents who appreciate its modern simplicity. With an estimated 305 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it's clear that Amma is still a niche choice. The majority of those named Amma are over 60, indicating a strong connection to older generations despite its recent surge in popularity. This unique blend of tradition and modernity makes Amma stand out in the vast sea of American names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5
Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Amma's Ghanaian roots

📄 About the Name Amma

How Many People Have the Name Amma?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 305 people in the United States currently share the name Amma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,081,595 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Amma a Common or Rare Name?

Amma is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Amma Mean?

Amma means "mother" and comes from Ghanaian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Amma in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Amma Most Popular?

The name Amma reached peak popularity in 2019, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Amma?

Approximately 305 people named Amma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 568. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,081,595 Americans.

Is Amma a rare name?

Amma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,081,595 Americans has this name.

What does the name Amma mean?

Amma means "mother" and comes from Ghanaian origins.

Is Amma more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Amma are male and 100% are female.

When was Amma most popular?

Amma peaked in 2019 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US305
All-Time Births568
1 in X1 in 1,081,595
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age66
Peak Year2019
World Rank#26,829
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.