Ammar

Ammar is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “long-lived.” In 2024 it was given to 118 boys in the United States.

Ammar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“long-lived”

About the name Ammar

Ammar belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “long-lived” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ammar first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1307 in 2015, and in 2024 118 babies received the name — 2,922 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ammar in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#1307 in 2015
Peak year
2015
Babies named Ammar in 2024
118
Total since 1880
2,922

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ammar mean?

Ammar means “long-lived” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ammar a boy or girl name?

Ammar is a boy name. In 2024, 118 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ammar?

Ammar comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Ammar?

Ammar first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #1307 in 2015, and 118 babies were given the name in 2024.

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