Ambra is of Italian origin and means 'amber'. It is derived from the Latin word 'ambra', which refers to the resinous fossil tree sap that forms the gemstone amber. This name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in Italy and other European countries. Ambra typically has two syllables and is pronounced /aːmбра/. It is often considered a stylish and elegant choice for a girl's name. Some famous individuals with this name include Italian actress Ambra Angiolini and French designer Ambra Orsini.
"The name Ambra has seen fluctuations over the decades. It began with a moderate 7 births in 1952, then dipped to as low as 5 births annually between 1958 and 1970. However, it started gaining popularity from 1971 onwards, peaking at 63 births in 1981. After the mid-80s, the number of Ambra births began to decline again, reaching a low of 5 births per year between 2012 and 2015, but has since rebounded slightly with 7 births each in 2019 and 2020. Overall, Ambra has been given to 906 newborns over the years."