Declining since 2012, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Amaar since 1990
Babies named Amaar per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Amaar's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 236 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Amaar is a relatively rare name in the United States, first recorded in the Social Security data in 1990. It reached its peak rank of 8243 in 2021, a year it was given to an estimated 1 in 189,786 newborns. Since 2012, its trajectory has been falling, indicating a decline in usage over the past decade. While not currently charting in any top state lists, Amaar's appeal lies in its strong Arabic roots and positive connotations of prosperity and longevity. As a variant of the more common Ammar, it offers a distinct yet culturally rich choice for families seeking a name with depth and meaning.
Amaar is a Arabic name derived from the root 'a-m-r,' which carries meanings of prosperity, longevity, and building or cultivation. It is closely related to the more widely known name 'Ammar' and appears in various Arabic-speaking communities. The name reflects positive qualities of growth and enduring success.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Amaar
Names that share Amaar's style, for a brother or sister.
