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Ammaar

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-MAR /əˈmɑr/Medium

Meaning: Ammaar (also Ammar) is an Arabic name meaning 'long-lived, thriving' and, by extension, 'one who builds; pious, devout.' It is borne by Ammar ibn Yasir, an early and revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad.Medium

In 30 seconds: Ammaar is an Arabic name meaning 'long-lived; thriving; pious builder' (said 'uh-MAR'). A revered heritage pick.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningAmmaar (also Ammar) is an Arabic name meaning 'long-lived, thriving' and, by extension, 'one who builds; pious, devout.' It is borne by Ammar ibn Yasir, an early and revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
U.S. rank (2024)#10986 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 239

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319972024

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

Ammaar (Ammar) is Arabic for 'long-lived, thriving; pious builder.' It is well known through Ammar ibn Yasir, a revered early companion of the Prophet Muhammad, giving it deep heritage weight (said 'uh-MAR').

In the U.S. it is uncommon and reads as a heritage Arabic pick. Rare, rooted, and dignified.

Did you know? Ammaar carries the sense of 'long-lived, thriving' and 'one who builds' — a name honored through Ammar ibn Yasir, an early companion of the Prophet (said 'uh-MAR').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Ammaar — Arabic 'long-lived; pious'; companion Ammar ibn Yasir

Variations

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Nicknames

AmMar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ammaar mean?

Ammaar is Arabic for 'long-lived, thriving,' and by extension 'pious builder.'

How do you pronounce Ammaar?

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

Is Ammaar a boy or girl name?

Ammaar is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Ammaar?

Ammaar is an uncommon heritage name in the U.S.

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