Boy nameCurrently #1,239 in the USSteady
Amar
//əˈmɑɹ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Amar's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Amar's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Amar |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1976 | 36 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 48 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 54 |
| 1981 | 52 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 52 |
| 1984 | 50 |
| 1985 | 51 |
| 1986 | 55 |
| 1987 | 49 |
| 1988 | 58 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1990 | 65 |
| 1991 | 44 |
| 1992 | 47 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 53 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 53 |
| 1997 | 59 |
| 1998 | 97 |
| 1999 | 88 |
| 2000 | 100 |
| 2001 | 120 |
| 2002 | 115 |
| 2003 | 148 |
| 2004 | 142 |
| 2005 | 158 |
| 2006 | 144 |
| 2007 | 147 |
| 2008 | 140 |
| 2009 | 131 |
| 2010 | 132 |
| 2011 | 145 |
| 2012 | 156 |
| 2013 | 163 |
| 2014 | 171 |
| 2015 | 171 |
| 2016 | 154 |
| 2017 | 180 |
| 2018 | 156 |
| 2019 | 180 |
| 2020 | 156 |
| 2021 | 186 |
| 2022 | 155 |
| 2023 | 195 |
| 2024 | 176 |
Amar through the decades
- Amar peaked in 2023, when 195 babies were named Amar in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Amar has risen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Amar currently ranks #1,239 in the US and is holding steady.