America
ah-MER-ih-kah
Popularity
#1818
Letters
7
Syllables
4
Origin
Italian
Total Births
13,420
Peak Year
#719 in 2005
First Recorded
1880
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
America is a name derived from the name of the Americas, which were named after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer and cartographer.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
America Ferrera
American actress, known for Ugly Betty and Superstore.
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Meaning
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Meaning
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