Ambar

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Pronounced AM-bar /ˈæm.bɑr/Medium

Meaning: as a Spanish name, a variant of Amber (the fossilized resin); as a Sanskrit name (Ambar), meaning 'sky'Medium

In 30 seconds: Ambar is the Spanish spelling of Amber, the warm golden-orange fossilized tree resin; it also exists separately in Sanskrit, where Ambar means 'sky'.

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Origin MediumSpanish, Sanskrit

Meaningas a Spanish name, a variant of Amber (the fossilized resin); as a Sanskrit name (Ambar), meaning 'sky'

U.S. rank (2025)#1844 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births108 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,024

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

In Spanish-speaking families, Ambar is simply how Amber is written, named for the prized gem-like resin that ranges from honey to deep gold. The same string of letters has a wholly separate life in Sanskrit, where Ambar carries the meaning 'sky'. So the name sits at a crossroads: one path points to a glowing stone, the other to the open heavens.

The Bengali form Ombor reflects that South Asian 'sky' branch rather than the Spanish jewel. Which meaning a family hears in Ambar usually depends on the language they bring to it.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ambar is 'people, nation', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Ambar — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Ombor (Bengali)

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ambar mean?

Ambar is usually explained as meaning 'people, nation' and is most often linked with Indonesian tradition.

How do you pronounce Ambar?

It's commonly said AM-bar /ˈæm.bɑr/.

Is Ambar a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ambar is used as a girl name.

How popular is Ambar?

In 2024, Ambar ranked #1670 in the U.S. for girls, with 122 births recorded.