Amar

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-MAR /əˈmɑːr/Low

Meaning: Long life, immortal, eternalLow

In 30 seconds: Amar is a name with roots in both Arabic and Sanskrit, meaning long life or immortal. Used across North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, it is one of those rare names that transcends cultural boundaries while carrying the same aspiration for a long, vital life.

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Origin LowArabic, Sanskrit

MeaningLong life, immortal, eternal

U.S. rank (2025)#1388 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births132 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,988

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

Amar derives from the Arabic root amara meaning to live long or have a long life, and independently from the Sanskrit amar meaning immortal or long-lived. Both traditions have used the name for centuries.

Amar is widely used in North Africa, the Arab world, and South Asia. In the United States it is used among families with Arabic and South Asian heritage and has grown more broadly as a short, strong masculine name.

Did you know? In Sanskrit, amar appears in the concept of amrita (amr + ta) meaning immortal or divine nectar — the drink that granted the gods immortality. The name thus carries the aspiration for divine, enduring life.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name: Amar

Variations

AmmarOmariAmara

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Amar Bose (1929-2013)
American engineer and founder of the Bose Corporation
★Amar Singh Chamkila (1960-1988)
Indian Punjabi singer and songwriter

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Frequently Asked

What does Amar mean?

Amar means long life or immortal in both Arabic (from amara meaning to live long) and Sanskrit (amar meaning immortal).

Is Amar an Arabic or Indian name?

Amar has independent roots in both Arabic and Sanskrit, making it genuinely multicultural.

How do you pronounce Amar?

Amar is pronounced ah-MAR with two syllables.

What names are similar to Amar?

Similar names include Omar, Ammar, and Amir.