The nameAmar

Amar is a boy's name meaning "immortal" in Sanskrit and "long-lived" in Arabic.

Meaning

In Sanskrit amar means "immortal". In Arabic Ammar suggests "long life, building".

Origin

Sanskrit or Arabic, depending on the family.

History

In England and Wales Amar reached 327th in 1997.

Famous people named Amar

Popularity of the name Amar

Amar in the United States

1242ndmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2023peak year (195 births)
5,184babies named Amar in the United States since 1880
098195 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Amar was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,608 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Amar. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Amar in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 174 births a year.

Amar in the United Kingdom

685thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2024peak year (78 births)
1,521babies named Amar in the United Kingdom since 1997
03978 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Amar was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 532 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Amar. Half of all babies named Amar in the United Kingdom were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 63 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.

Amar in France

585thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1967peak year (200 births)
6,895babies named Amar in France since 1900
0100200 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Amar in Switzerland

88thmost popular boys' name in Switzerland in 2025
2016peak year (92 births)
1,370babies named Amar in Switzerland since 2000
04692 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Amar in Austria

132ndmost popular boys' name in Austria in 2025
2016peak year (65 births)
927babies named Amar in Austria since 1984
03365 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Sibling names for Amar

Names from the same generation as Amar, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amar mean?

In Sanskrit amar means "immortal". In Arabic Ammar suggests "long life, building".

What is the origin of the name Amar?

Sanskrit or Arabic, depending on the family.

Is Amar a girl's or a boy's name?

Amar is a boy's name. In the United States, 6% of the babies named Amar are girls.

How popular is the name Amar?

In 2024, Amar was the 1242nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 160 births.

What are good sibling names for Amar?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Farah, Anaya, Lucie and Linnea for a sister, Sami, Bilal, Reuben and Blaise for a brother.

Who are famous people named Amar?

Amar Bose, founder of Bose.