Amman

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 87 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

The capital city of Jordan.

Amman is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, referring to the ancient city of Amman, capital of Jordan — one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The name may also relate to the Arabic aman ('safety, security').

Amman carries the history of an ancient capital — a name of safety, civilization, and enduring presence.

EtymologyShow more

In the American context, Amman is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1990–2010). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.

With 87 total births, Amman exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1990

2005

Peak

12 births

1990

First recorded

21 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Amman has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1990.

First appeared: 1990Peak: 2005 (12 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Amman
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	7	#9734	▼
2000s	49	#8535	▲
1990s	31	#6612	—

The Story of Amman

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2005, Amman is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Amman are most likely born between 1995 and 2010.

How rare is Amman?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Amman is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 2000s with 49 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Amman by the numbers

Would fill 2 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(11 years, 1990–2010)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Amman
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2010	7	#9734	+1 (16.7%)
2009	6	#11069	-1 (-14.3%)
2006	7	#9626	-5 (-41.7%)
2005	12	#6244	+1 (9.1%)
2003	11	#6277	+3 (37.5%)
2001	8	#7557	+3 (60.0%)
2000	5	#10434	-3 (-37.5%)
1999	8	#7177	0
1998	8	#6872	0
1991	8	#5964	+1 (14.3%)
1990	7	#6436	—

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Amman is primarily a boy's name.

When was Amman most popular?

Amman reached its peak popularity in 2005 with 12 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Amman?

Amman is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 87 babies in the U.S. since 1990. Its peak was in 2005.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–2010