Amar

Amar - A very unique male name

Amar appeared on the charts for the first time in 1973 on position #1612. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Amar and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Amar? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Amar. The baby boy name Amar was given to 86 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1365 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 17,050 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Amar peaked in popularity 23 years ago in 2003 on position 1078.

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Amar is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Amar is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #720 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,656.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Amar is where you live.

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Amar origin and meaning

Arabic and Sanskrit (two traditions)

'Long-lived' in Arabic, from the root for life and length of days; the same form in Sanskrit (amara) means 'immortal'

Amar is a genuinely cross-cultural name: in Arabic it is built on the root for long life, and in Sanskrit amara means deathless, a word for the gods. In the United States it has been used since the 1970s in both Muslim and Hindu families.

Attested etymology

Amar is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Amar, pop culture references for the name Amar and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Amar

We've found the following names that sound similar to Amar, sorted by popularity.

Amir / Amari / Amare / Ameer / Ahmir / Amiri / Ammar / Aamir / Anwar / Amauri /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Amar

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Amar a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Amar?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

uh-MAHR · /əˈmɑr/

Around the world

• Amar (Arabic) — Used as-is in transliteration.
• Amara (Sanskrit) — The fuller Sanskrit form, 'immortal.'

Spellings and nicknames

• Ammar — A different Arabic name (builder, long-lived) that is often confused with Amar.
• Amari — An elaborated form now much commoner.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Amar is a short, dignified name that works across Arabic and South Asian heritage, with a life-affirming meaning in both.

Worth knowing

• Often confused with Ammar and with the elaborated Amari.