Amar
Amar is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Long life; immortal; builder.
Origin and history
Amar is a name with rich roots in both Arabic and Sanskrit traditions. In Arabic, it is related to long life or construction, while in Sanskrit, it signifies immortality. It has seen steady, moderate usage for boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,989 babies in the United States have been named Amar since 1880. It ranks #1725 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1119.
States where it is most popular
- NY (22.4 %)
- CA (17.1 %)
- IL (9.6 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 258 |
| 1980-1990 | 499 |
| 1990-2000 | 555 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,272 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,472 |
| 2020-2029 | 917 |
Famous people named Amar
- Amar Stoudemire: Basketball player, Coach
Fun facts
- The name holds distinct positive meanings in both Semitic and Indo-Aryan language families.
- Nearly a fifth of all U.S. births registered with the name Amar occurred during the 2020-2025 period.