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Ammar
BoyArabic· “one who builds, long-lived”
- Meaning
- one who builds, long-lived
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- ah-MAHR
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,241
- US babies 2025
- 161
- Best rank
- #1,241 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Ammar
Ammar is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “one who builds, long-lived”.
Related to an Arabic root meaning to build, inhabit or live long, Ammar is often explained as one who builds or long-lived. It is well known in Islamic history through Ammar ibn Yasir, one of the early companions of the Prophet Muhammad, remembered for his faith and perseverance. The name has been used across the Arab world and in Muslim communities worldwide for centuries. It is short, strong and simple to pronounce in English, usually ah-MAHR.
Popularity over time
Ammar first appears in US Social Security records in 1977. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,241, and its highest count, 161 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #5,554 in 1980, #1,609 in 2000, #1,768 in 2010, and #1,241 in 2025. Of the 3,083 US boys named Ammar since records began, 35% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 720 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kaizer, Sultan, Eliyahu, Yasin, and Westen.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ammar ranked highest in Minnesota, Virginia, and Illinois.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Ammar is usually pronounced ah-MAHR, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ar”.
Middle names for Ammar
A few middle names that flow with Ammar: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ammar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ammar mean?
Ammar is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “one who builds, long-lived”.
What is the origin of the name Ammar?
Ammar has Arabic roots. Related to an Arabic root meaning to build, inhabit or live long, Ammar is often explained as one who builds or long-lived.
Is Ammar a popular name?
Not especially. Ammar ranked #1,241 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ammar a boy or girl name?
Ammar is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Ammar?
Ammar is usually pronounced ah-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