Ambar
Ambar: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ambar
- A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit अम्बर (ambara).
How popular is Ambar?
Since 1880, 3,026 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Ambar (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1397 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #6289 in 1980. In 2025, 108 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Ambar
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Ambar
Sister and brother names that share Ambar's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Ambar FAQ
What does the name Ambar mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit अम्बर (ambara).
What is the origin of the name Ambar?
Ambar is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Ambar?
Since 1880, 3,026 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Ambar (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1397 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #6289 in 1980. In 2025, 108 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ambar a boy or girl name?
Ambar is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,026 girls and 5 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.