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Ambrosia
GirlGreek· “immortal; food of the gods”
- Meaning
- immortal; food of the gods
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- am-BROH-zhuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #10,991
- US babies 2025
- 8
- Best rank
- #1,730 (1900)
- Peak year
- 1981
Meaning and origin of Ambrosia
Ambrosia is a Greek name that means “immortal; food of the gods”.
Ambrosia comes from the Greek ambrosia, immortality, from a- not and brotos, mortal. In Greek mythology ambrosia was the food or drink of the gods that granted immortality. The masculine Ambrose shares the same root. The name has been used rarely in English and also names a creamy fruit salad in American cooking. It is said am-BROH-zhuh, with the stress on the second syllable. Rosie and Bree are possible short forms.
Popularity over time
Ambrosia first appears in US Social Security records in 1900. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,730 in 1900, and the most babies received it in 1981, when 65 were named Ambrosia. In 2025, 8 babies were named Ambrosia, and it ranked #10,991 nationally. That is 50% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,617 in 1920, #1,886 in 1980, #2,780 in 2000, #10,503 in 2010, and #10,991 in 2025. Of the 1,700 US girls named Ambrosia since records began, 30% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 503 babies. Since 2010, 208 more have been named Ambrosia.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kateri, Stephine, Charita, Lacresha, and Tiffney.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Ambrosia is usually pronounced am-BROH-zhuh, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with A and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Ambrosia
A few middle names that flow with Ambrosia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ambrosia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ambrosia mean?
Ambrosia is a Greek name that means “immortal; food of the gods”.
What is the origin of the name Ambrosia?
Ambrosia has Greek roots. Ambrosia comes from the Greek ambrosia, immortality, from a- not and brotos, mortal.
Is Ambrosia a popular name?
Not especially. Ambrosia ranked #10,991 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ambrosia a boy or girl name?
Ambrosia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Ambrosia?
Ambrosia is usually pronounced am-BROH-zhuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings