Amar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
94% Masculine / 6% Feminine
Meaning:
Amar means 'to live' or 'to be alive'.
Meaning of the Name Amar
Amar is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic word amara, which means 'to live' or 'to be alive'. It carries the connotation of a vibrant and active life. The name Amar is commonly used in various Middle Eastern and North African countries. It is also a popular name among Muslim communities around the world.
Popularity of the Name Amar
The popularity for the name Amar peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 171 births, which ranked number 2,474 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Amar had the most female births in 2017 with 24, which ranked number 5,334 out of 18,425 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 171, which ranked number 1,159 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Amar has remained flat over the last ten years from 156 births to 155 births, a decline of -0.64%. Among males, Amar has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 144 births to 133 births, a decline of -7.64%. Among females, Amar has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 22 births, an increase of 83.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Amar
- 20 Year Trend of Amar: 34.78%
- 10 Year Trend of Amar: -0.64%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Amar: -7.64%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Amar: 83.33%
Popularity of Amar by State
For males, Amar was most popular in Southeastern states with 23 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 16 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Amar. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 16 | 1233 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 11 | 1102 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 7 | 1101 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 8 | 953 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 12 | 988 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 7 | 992 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 7 | 2125 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Amar
- Total Births of Amar: 155 (-0.06%)
- Male Births of Amar: 132 (-0.79%)
- Female Births of Amar: 23 (6.25%)
Given the downward trend of Amar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.06% decrease in total births, for a total of 155 births in 2024. Male births for Amar have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 132 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.79%. For Females, births for Amar have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 23 female births in 2024, an increase of 6.25%.