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Amar
BoySanskrit, Hindi· “immortal”
- Meaning
- immortal
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- uh-MAHR
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,388
- US babies 2025
- 132
- Best rank
- #1,103 (2003)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Amar
Amar is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that is usually said to mean “immortal”.
Amar is most often explained through Sanskrit amar, meaning immortal, and it is a familiar boys' name in India and across South Asia. The same spelling is also used in Muslim families, including in Bosnia and the Arab world, where it is connected with Arabic roots rather than the Sanskrit word. That shared sound makes it one of those names that travels easily across cultures. Amar is short, clear and easy to pronounce in English, with the stress on the second syllable. It feels timeless and strong, and it pairs well with many middle names.
Popularity over time
Amar first appears in US Social Security records in 1967. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,103 in 2003, and the most babies received it in 2023, when 178 were named Amar. In 2025, 132 babies were named Amar, and it ranked #1,388 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,258 in 1980, #1,408 in 2000, #1,341 in 2010, and #1,388 in 2025. Of the 4,989 US boys named Amar since records began, 30% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,272 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Caysen, Osiel, Tymir, Kashmir, and Yohan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amar ranked highest in Minnesota, Michigan, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | #720 | 6 |
| Michigan | #829 | 8 |
| New York | #916 | 14 |
| New Jersey | #921 | 6 |
| Ohio | #1116 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 92% of US babies named Amar over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Amar is usually pronounced uh-MAHR, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with A and ends in “-ar”.
Middle names for Amar
A few middle names that flow with Amar: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amar mean?
Amar is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that is usually said to mean “immortal”.
What is the origin of the name Amar?
Amar has Sanskrit, Hindi, and Arabic roots. Amar is most often explained through Sanskrit amar, meaning immortal, and it is a familiar boys' name in India and across South Asia.
Is Amar a popular name?
Not especially. Amar ranked #1,388 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Amar a boy or girl name?
Amar is mainly a boy's name. About 92% of US babies named Amar over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Amar?
Amar is usually pronounced uh-MAHR. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings