Amber

Amber is a girl's name of English origin meaning “amber.” Its exact origin is debated among name scholars. In 2024 it was given to 558 girls in the United States.

Amber at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“amber”
Pronunciation
/ˈæm.bə/

About the name Amber

Amber belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “amber” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Amber first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #13 in 1986, and in 2024 558 babies received the name — 374,103 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Amber in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#13 in 1986
Peak year
1986
Babies named Amber in 2024
558
Total since 1880
374,103

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amber mean?

Amber means “amber” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Amber a boy or girl name?

Amber is a girl name. In 2024, 558 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Amber?

Amber comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Amber?

Amber first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #13 in 1986, and 558 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Amber?

Amber is pronounced /ˈæm.bə/ (IPA).

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