What does the name Amber mean?

The name Amber means "Gemstone".

What is the origin of the name Amber?

Amber is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 558 babies were named Amber in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Amber is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 558 ↘

All-Time Total: 373,756

Peak Year: 1986

Amber is derived from the Arabic word "anbar," meaning ambergris. It is also associated with the fossilized tree resin used in jewelry and ornaments.

Girl names closely related to Amber

Leila Michelle Samantha Cassandra Juliette Juliet April Emily

Boy names closely related to Amber

Matteo Aaron Ray Andy Ethan Nathan Lorenzo Nikolas

Names with similar meaning to Amber

Amberly Beryl

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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