Amber
a-mber
US Popularity:1130
Origin:French
Meaning:Amber-colored; Jewel; The sky
Amber is a feminine name of French and Latin origin, meaning “amber-colored” or "jewel." While it can refer to the yellow-brown color, this name can also connect baby to the beautiful stone that comes from fossilized tree resin. Amber also has roots in the Hindi and Kannada languages and means “the sky.” This precious moniker is related to the names Opal, Sapphire, Ruby, and Pearl, providing a wealth of choices if you've got an affinity for jewel names.
How Popular Is The Name Amber?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Amber is currently #398 on The Bump
Girl:Amber is currently #283 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Amber is currently #1130 in U.S. births
Girl:Amber is currently #575 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#575
in 2023
- 33
from 2022
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, amber (n.), September 2022
DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary, Ambar
Alar: Kannada-English corpus, Aṃbaru
Cambridge Dictionary, amber, noun
Behind the Name, Amber, November 2019
Britannica, amber, fossil resin, August 2023
WordSense, Amber
WordSense, amber
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