Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Amore
GirlItalian· “love (Italian)”
- Meaning
- love (Italian)
- Origin
- Italian
- Pronunciation
- uh-MOR
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,900
- US babies 2025
- 58
- Best rank
- #2,271 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Amore
Amore is an Italian name that means “love (Italian)”.
Amore is the Italian word for "love," from the Latin amor. It is used as a given name in the US and occasionally in Italy, where it is more common as a word than a name. In English it is usually said uh-MOR or uh-MOR-ay, while the Italian is ah-MOH-reh. The name expresses affection openly and connects to names like Amor and Amara. Its romantic meaning makes it a straightforward choice.
Popularity over time
Amore first appears in US Social Security records in 1990. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,271 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 81 babies. In 2025, 58 babies were named Amore, and it ranked #2,900 nationally. That is 38% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #7,609 in 2000, #3,824 in 2010, and #2,900 in 2025. Of the 1,235 US girls named Amore since records began, 39% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 398 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Haylen, Yelitza, Maddyn, Vesper, and Sofiya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amore ranked highest in Ohio, Georgia, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | #1283 | 6 |
| Georgia | #1374 | 6 |
| California | #1839 | 11 |
| Florida | #1904 | 6 |
| Texas | #2945 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 80% of US babies named Amore over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Amore is usually pronounced uh-MOR, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-re”.
Middle names for Amore
A few middle names that flow with Amore: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amore
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amore mean?
Amore is an Italian name that means “love (Italian)”.
What is the origin of the name Amore?
Amore has Italian roots. Amore is the Italian word for "love," from the Latin amor.
Is Amore a popular name?
Not especially. Amore ranked #2,900 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Amore a boy or girl name?
Amore is mainly a girl's name. About 80% of US babies named Amore over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Amore?
Amore is usually pronounced uh-MOR. 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