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Amilcar

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-MEEL-kar /ɑˈmil.kɑr/Medium

Meaning: From Hamilcar — Phoenician/Punic, 'friend/gift of Melqart' (a Carthaginian god); the great general Hamilcar BarcaMedium

In 30 seconds: Ancient and commanding: Amilcar is the Carthaginian Hamilcar — 'friend of Melqart' — borne by Hannibal's father. Strong, storied, and proud.
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Origin MediumPhoenician, Spanish
MeaningFrom Hamilcar — Phoenician/Punic, 'friend/gift of Melqart' (a Carthaginian god); the great general Hamilcar Barca
U.S. rank (2025)#4547 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 967

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619572025

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

Amilcar comes from Hamilcar — Phoenician/Punic, 'friend' or 'gift of Melqart' (a Carthaginian god) — borne by the general Hamilcar Barca, Hannibal's father. A strong, storied name across the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, friend-of-Melqart at the root, and commanding.

Did you know? Amilcar (Hamilcar) was the great Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca, father of Hannibal — his name means 'friend/gift of Melqart' (a god); strong and storied.
Overall data confidence 72%
References — Hamilcar — etymology

Variations

HamilcarAmilcare

Nicknames

Amil

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If you like Amilcar…

Anibal— his son Hannibal's name
Aurelio— a fellow classical Latino name
Octavio— a companion Roman-era name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amilcar mean?

Amilcar (Hamilcar) is Phoenician for 'friend/gift of Melqart' (a god).

How do you pronounce Amilcar?

It's said ah-MEEL-kar /ɑˈmil.kɑr/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amilcar a boy or girl name?

Amilcar is a boy's name.

How popular is Amilcar?

Amilcar is a rare name in the U.S.

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