Rising since 1985, #1,241 for boys today.
Popularity of Ammar since 1977
Babies named Ammar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 176 |
| 1990s | 383 |
| 2000s | 720 |
| 2010s | 1,076 |
| 2020s | 700 |
Meaning & origin
Ammar has been recorded in U.S. data since 1977 and has seen a steady rise since 1985, reaching its peak rank of 1,241 in 2025. Currently, approximately 1 in 10,609 male newborns receives the name, a slight increase from prior years. The name is most popular in states with significant Muslim communities, including Minnesota, Virginia, and Illinois. Its strong association with early Islamic figures lends both religious and historical weight. Ammar's trajectory indicates sustained growth, likely due to increasing visibility of Arabic names in Western societies and the name's phonetic accessibility.
Ammar derives from the Arabic root ʿ-m-r, which conveys the ideas of building, populating, and living a long life. The name is closely related to the word ʿimārah (building) and ʿumr (life). It was borne by several early companions of the Prophet Muhammad, including Ammar ibn Yasir, a prominent figure in Islamic history, which contributed to its enduring popularity across the Muslim world.
Where Ammar is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ammar” around the world
Where Ammar lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Mar
Variants: Amar, Ammarh
Sibling names for Ammar
Names that share Ammar's style, for a brother or sister.
