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Amaru
BoyMeaning of Amaru: Quechua: 'serpent'
Amaru is a boy's name most strongly associated with Native American naming. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 2083rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#2083
68 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,025
First recorded 1996 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
96% boys · 4% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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