Ammar
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 2,922 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Ammar is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'prosperous' or 'long-lived,' from the Arabic amr meaning life or longevity. Ammar ibn Yasir was one of the earliest and most devoted companions of the Prophet Muhammad, making this name deeply significant in Islamic tradition.
Ammar is widely used across the Arab world, from Morocco to Iraq, and in South Asian Muslim communities. Its two syllables are easy to pronounce in any language, and its meaning — a life well-lived and full of prosperity — is universally appealing. A name of quiet, ancient dignity.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Ammar's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Ammar follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Ammar's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ammar climbed 227 spots in the last 20 years — from #1732 to #1505.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 539 | #1589 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 1,076 | #1551 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 720 | #1797 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 383 | #2206 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 176 | #3170 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 28 | #3983 | — |
The Story of Ammar
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Ammar is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Ammar are most likely born between 2005 and 2024.
How rare is Ammar?
Only about 1 in every 30,508 babies born in 2024 was named Ammar — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1977, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 1,076 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Ammar by the numbers
- Would fill 61 school buses
- Meeting one Ammar per day would take 8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(48 years, 1977–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 118 | #1505 |
| 2023 | 110 | #1574 |
| 2022 | 118 | #1522 |
| 2021 | 94 | #1723 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1619 |
| 2019 | 120 | #1450 |
| 2018 | 97 | #1656 |
| 2017 | 117 | #1455 |
| 2016 | 130 | #1366 |
| 2015 | 135 | #1307 |
| 2014 | 120 | #1401 |
| 2013 | 110 | #1483 |
| 2012 | 93 | #1657 |
| 2011 | 70 | #1969 |
| 2010 | 84 | #1766 |
| 2009 | 78 | #1859 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2063 |
| 2007 | 85 | #1740 |
| 2006 | 66 | #2011 |
| 2005 | 75 | #1752 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–2024