Ammar

Ammar - A very unique male name

Ammar appeared on the charts for the first time in 1983 on position #2242. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ammar and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ammar? 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 Ammar. The baby boy name Ammar was given to 123 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1183 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 11,921 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ammar peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1183.

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Ammar is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ammar is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #588 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,444.

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 Ammar is where you live.

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Ammar origin and meaning

Arabic

'Long-lived, flourishing; builder' — from the Arabic root for living and building up

Ammar is a long-established Arabic name carried in Islamic history by Ammar ibn Yasir, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. American use dates from 1983 and reached its highest point in 2025. The double m is essential to the name's identity.

Attested etymology

Ammar is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Ammar

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

Amir / Amari / Amare / Ameer / Amar / Ahmir / Amiri / 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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ammar

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 Ammar 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 Ammar?

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

ah-MAR · /ɑˈmɑr/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Amar — A related Arabic and South Asian name with a different root emphasis.

Famous bearers

• Ammar ibn Yasir — Companion of the Prophet Muhammad, remembered in Islamic tradition (died 657) Historical

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Ammar is chosen for its deep roots in Islamic history and its clear, strong sound — and it is currently at its American peak.

Worth knowing

• Often confused with Amar, a different name.