US Popularity:20317
Origin:Ghanaian
Meaning:Born on Saturday
Amma is a girl’s name that means “born on a Saturday” and is a variation of the Ghanaian moniker Ama, which comes from Akan. Among the Akan people, each day of the week is associated with a name, and Ama is used for girls born on this much-loved day. Not only that, but it's believed that your birthday also affects your personality. With this in mind, you may have a little creative one on your hands who takes to the arts like a duck to water. If you’re looking for a name that offers a lifetime of weekend vibes, look no further than Amma.

How Popular Is The Name Amma?

U.S. Births

Overall:Amma is currently #20317 in U.S. births
Girl:Amma is currently #12213 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#12213
in 2023
- 1782
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Name Doctor, Amma (1)

  • Name Doctor, Ama (2)

  • Behind the Name, Ama, April 2024

  • The Sociolinguistic of Akan Personal Names by Kofi Agyekum, pg. 215

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