Ambar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Ambar means 'ambergris' in Arabic and is associated with beauty and fragrance.
Meaning of the Name Ambar
Ambar is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'ambar', which means 'ambergris' - a waxy substance produced by sperm whales. Ambergris is highly valued for its sweet fragrance and has been used in perfumery for centuries. The name Ambar is associated with beauty, elegance, and fragrance. It is also believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
Popularity of the Name Ambar
The popularity for the name Ambar peaked in popularity in the year 1981 with 88 births, which ranked number 2,356 out of 17,752 unique names for that year. Ambar had the most female births in 1981 with 88, which ranked number 1,396 out of 12,193 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1980 with 5, which ranked number 6,250 out of 7,294 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ambar has increased sharply over the last ten years from 46 births to 76 births, an increase of 65.22%. Among females, Ambar has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 46 births to 76 births, an increase of 65.22%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ambar
- 20 Year Trend of Ambar: 40.74%
- 10 Year Trend of Ambar: 65.22%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ambar: 65.22%
Popularity of Ambar by State
Among females, Ambar was most popular in Southwestern states with 26 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 18 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ambar. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 759 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2045 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1320 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 872 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 1401 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ambar
- Total Births of Ambar: 80 (5.15%)
- Female Births of Ambar: 80 (5.15%)
Given the upward trend of Ambar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.15% increase in total births, for a total of 80 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ambar have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 80 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.15%.