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Amber is a feminine name used in English and Dutch. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English word amber that denotes either the gemstone, which is formed from fossil resin, or the orange-yellow colour. The word ultimately derives from Arabic عنبر (ʿanbar) meaning ‘ambergris’." It ranked #520 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English word amber that denotes either the gemstone, which is formed from fossil resin, or the orange-yellow colour. The word ultimately derives from Arabic عنبر (ʿanbar) meaning ‘ambergris’. The entry lists its usage as English, Dutch.
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Popularity
Amber ranked #520 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #520 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amber mean?
Behind the Name does not give Amber a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the English word amber that denotes either the gemstone, which is formed from fossil resin, or the orange-yellow colour.
Is Amber a popular name?
Amber ranked #520 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Amber a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Amber appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Amber — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
