Ambrosia

Ambrosia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “ambrosia, artemisia.” In 2024 it was given to 8 girls in the United States.

Ambrosia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“ambrosia, artemisia”

About the name Ambrosia

Ambrosia belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “ambrosia, artemisia” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ambrosia first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1730 in 1900, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 1,692 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ambrosia in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#1730 in 1900
Peak year
1981
Babies named Ambrosia in 2024
8
Total since 1880
1,692

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ambrosia mean?

Ambrosia means “ambrosia, artemisia” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ambrosia a boy or girl name?

Ambrosia is a girl name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ambrosia?

Ambrosia comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Ambrosia?

Ambrosia first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #1730 in 1900, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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