Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Ammaar since 1997
Babies named Ammaar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 135 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
The name Ammaar stands out as an Arabic name that has never achieved wide popularity in the United States, yet it has a steady presence since it first appeared in recorded data in 1997. Its peak year came in 2013, when it reached its highest usage, though it still remained far outside the top 1,000. Since 2012, the name has been on a declining trajectory in terms of births. Ammaar does not currently register as a 1-in-N rarity statistic because its numbers are too small to calculate a reliable rate. The name fits within a broader category of Arabic-derived names that have entered the American naming pool, often chosen by families drawing on Islamic heritage or seeking distinctive but meaningful names.
Ammaar is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root 'a-m-r' (عمر) which connotes building, cultivating, or living a long life. The name appears in early Islamic history, borne by Ammaar ibn Yasir, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad. It has been used continuously across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities globally.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Ammaar
Names that share Ammaar's style, for a brother or sister.
