Amar
Amar: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑː.mɑː/ · /ˈɑ.mɑɹ/
Meaning and origin of Amar
- A male given name.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit अमर (amara, “undying, immortal, imperishable”).
How popular is Amar?
Since 1880, 345 girls and 4,989 boys in the U.S. have been named Amar (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5358 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #1103 in 2003. In 2025, 149 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Amar
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Amar
Sister and brother names that share Amar's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Amar FAQ
What does the name Amar mean?
A male given name. Borrowed from Sanskrit अमर (amara, “undying, immortal, imperishable”).
What is the origin of the name Amar?
Amar is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Amar?
Since 1880, 345 girls and 4,989 boys in the U.S. have been named Amar (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5358 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #1103 in 2003. In 2025, 149 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Amar a boy or girl name?
Amar is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 345 girls and 4,989 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.