America

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America Origin and Meaning

The name America is a girl's name.

Given to children of both sexes as far back as colonial times, this carries a lot of baggage. However, parents continue to take the risk. Actress America Ferrera may be have inspired some families to choose the name. Ferrera's Honduras-born mother shares her unusual name.

# 961 in the US

America Rank in US Top 1000

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Popularity of the name America

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Famous People Named America

  • America Georgine Ferrera
    American actress
  • America Athene Olivo
    American actress
  • Pyper America Smith
    American model

The name America in Pop Culture

  • America Singer
    main character in "The Selection" series

International Variations of the name America

  • Amérique
    French

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