Amarr

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Pronounced uh-MAR /əˈmɑr/Medium

Meaning: Amarr is a modern respelling of Amar (or a clipped Amari), often linked to Arabic 'ammar' ('long-lived, thriving; builder'). The doubled -rr gives a contemporary look; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Amarr is a modern respelling of Amar — often read as 'long-lived' or 'builder' (said 'uh-MAR'). Its routes are uncertain, which we note.

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MeaningAmarr is a modern respelling of Amar (or a clipped Amari), often linked to Arabic 'ammar' ('long-lived, thriving; builder'). The doubled -rr gives a contemporary look; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#10981 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 71

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

Amarr is a modern respelling of Amar/Ammar, often tied to Arabic 'long-lived, builder,' or read as a clipped Amari. The routes are uncertain, which we note. It reads as a crisp contemporary pick (said 'uh-MAR').

In the U.S. it appears rarely and reads as a modern respelling. Rare and contemporary.

Did you know? Amarr doubles the -r of Amar for a bold modern look, keeping the warm Arabic-linked sound of 'long-lived, thriving' — routes uncertain, which we note (said 'uh-MAR').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Amarr — Respelling of Amar/Ammar; routes uncertain

Variations

AmarAmmarAmari

Nicknames

AmMar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amarr mean?

Amarr is a respelling of Amar/Ammar, often read as 'long-lived' or 'builder'; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Amarr?

It's said uh-MAR /əˈmɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amarr a boy or girl name?

Amarr is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Amarr?

Amarr is a rare, modern respelling in the U.S.