Is Ambar a boy's or girl's name?

Ambar is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Ambar most popular?

Ambar reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 122 births that year. It is currently ranked #1670 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Ambar?

Ambar is currently ranked #1670 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,916 babies since 1979.

Ambar

An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysSanskritRising fast Also a pet name

#1670▲ 418in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Ambar is a girl's and boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'sky' or 'ether' in Sanskrit, from the root ambara. In Arabic and Persian, ambar refers to ambergris — the precious substance used in perfumery — giving the name a dual resonance of sky and fragrance.

Ambar is used across India and Latin America (where it echoes the Spanish word for amber). With nearly 2,920 U.S. births recorded, it's a name of cross-cultural beauty that works across many communities.

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Popularity Over Time

Ambar climbed 1460 spots in the last 20 years — from #3130 to #1670.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ambar
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	401	#2413	▼
2010s	568	#3000	▼
2000s	632	#2681	—
1990s	694	#2054	▲
1980s	615	#1984	▲
1970s	6	#9051	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(46 years, 1979–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ambar
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	122	#1670	+30 (32.6%)
2023	92	#2088	+16 (21.1%)
2022	76	#2402	+18 (31.0%)
2021	58	#2890	+5 (9.4%)
2020	53	#3016	-14 (-20.9%)
2019	67	#2599	-4 (-5.6%)
2018	71	#2480	+4 (6.0%)
2017	67	#2601	+20 (42.6%)
2016	47	#3382	-16 (-25.4%)
2015	63	#2776	+8 (14.5%)
2014	55	#3043	+3 (5.8%)
2013	52	#3126	+6 (13.0%)
2012	46	#3468	-4 (-8.0%)
2011	50	#3269	0
2010	50	#3257	-18 (-26.5%)
2009	68	#2674	+10 (17.2%)
2008	58	#2996	-9 (-13.4%)
2007	67	#2712	-4 (-5.6%)
2006	71	#2557	+16 (29.1%)
2005	55	#2935	+6 (12.2%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Ambar as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Ambar has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 1980.

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Frequently Asked

Can Ambar be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Ambar is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1670. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Ambar, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1979–2024) · Methodology