Amber
Meaning: Amber, fossilized resin; the sky
Origin: Arabic/English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #127
Total births: 3,978
History: Amber surged in the 2000s in Australia. The gemstone's warm golden tones echo Australian landscapes — amber sunsets over the outback. Amber represents Australian parents drawn to names that evoke color and natural beauty.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2011) | #100 |
| Babies named Amber in 2011 | 76 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,978 |
| Peak year | 2001 (164 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #39 |
| Years in records | 1976–2011 (35 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 30 spots |
Frequently asked about Amber
What does the name Amber mean?
Amber means “Amber, fossilized resin; the sky” from Arabic/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Amber?
Amber has Arabic/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Amber, fossilized resin; the sky”.
How popular is Amber in Australia?
Amber ranked #100 in Australia in 2011 — given to 76 babies that year.
When was Amber most popular?
Amber peaked in 2001 with 164 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Amber a boy or girl name?
Amber is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Ambers in registered births are female.
Is the name Amber rising or falling in popularity?
Amber has fallen 30 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #70 in 2006 to #100 in 2011.
How long has Amber been recorded in Australia?
Amber appears in birth records in Australia across 35 years — from 1976 through 2011.