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Ahmar
♂ Boy
Pronounced AH-mar /ˈɑ.mɑr/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic ahmar, 'red; reddish' (a color name)Low
In 30 seconds: Red; reddish: Ahmar is Arabic. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AH-mar').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic ahmar, 'red; reddish' (a color name)
U.S. rank (2024)#8968 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 239
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Ahmar comes from the Arabic ahmar, 'red; reddish' (a color name). A crisp, modern name (said 'AH-mar').
In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, red-and-reddish at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Ahmar means 'red; reddish' in Arabic — a crisp, vivid color-name (said 'AH-mar').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Ahmar — Arabic etymology
Variations
AhmerAhmaar
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ahmar mean?
Ahmar is Arabic for 'red; reddish'.
How do you pronounce Ahmar?
It's said AH-mar /.mr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ahmar a boy or girl name?
Ahmar is a boy's name.
How popular is Ahmar?
Ahmar is a very rare name in the U.S.