The nameAmmar
Ammar is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic ammar, "builder, one who brings life".
Origin
Arabic.
History
Borne by Ammar ibn Yasir, a companion of the Prophet, it has been given in France since the 1950s, most often in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Ammar
Ammar in France
1211thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (30 births)
695babies named Ammar in France since 1900
Ammar was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 205 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Ammar. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Ammar in France were born before 2010, 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 25 births a year.
Ammar in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ammar mean?
From the Arabic ammar, "builder, one who brings life".
What is the origin of the name Ammar?
Arabic.
Is Ammar a girl's or a boy's name?
Ammar is a boy's name.