gender neutral
Amar
immortal, eternal
About Amar
Bold simplicity defines Amar—a name that makes its statement through strength rather than elaboration. The two syllables deliver immediate impact, creating memorable impressions without requiring complexity. This choice appeals to parents who value directness and power in naming, who want their son's name to be straightforward yet distinctive. Amar possesses universal appeal, functioning smoothly across linguistic and cultural boundaries while maintaining its essential character. The strong beginning and clear ending create a name that's both easy to pronounce and impossible to forget. There's no ambiguity here, no confusion about spelling or saying it—just clean, confident simplicity. The name projects capability and determination, suggesting someone who knows their own mind. Amar works beautifully alone or combined with longer middle names, offering flexibility in overall naming combinations.
Popularity of the Name Amar
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #362 | #974 | |
| 1998 | #487 | #844 | |
| 1999 | #416 | ||
| 2000 | #495 | #800 | |
| 2001 | #478 | #844 | |
| 2002 | #461 | #748 | |
| 2003 | #530 | #783 | |
| 2004 | #631 | #835 | |
| 2005 | #567 | ||
| 2006 | #520 | ||
| 2007 | #705 | #912 | |
| 2008 | #608 | ||
| 2009 | #679 | #941 | |
| 2010 | #647 | #891 | |
| 2011 | #792 | ||
| 2012 | #827 | #726 | |
| 2013 | #858 | ||
| 2014 | #841 | #892 | |
| 2016 | #783 | ||
| 2017 | #854 | #714 | |
| 2018 | #867 | #712 | #934 |
| 2019 | #916 | ||
| 2020 | #743 | #995 | |
| 2021 | #788 | ||
| 2022 | #711 | #895 | |
| 2023 | #578 | ||
| 2024 | #591 | #761 | #902 |
| 2025 | #674 | ||
| 1992 | #754 | ||
| 1995 | #733 | ||
| 1996 | #993 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Amar
- Amarjit
- Amardeep
- Amarpreet
- Amardip
- Amari
Names Similar to Amar
Nicknames for Amar
- Am
- Mar
Famous People Named Amar
| Amar Singh | Indian politician |
| Amar Jawan Jyoti | The memorial for the Indian Unknown Soldier |
| Amar G. Bose | Indian-American audio equipment engineer and inventor |
| Amar Akbar Anthony | Renowned Indian film actor |
| Amar Singh Chamkila | Punjabi singer and songwriter |
| Amar Palekar | Indian actor, director, and producer |
| Amar Upadhyay | Indian television actor |
| Amar Bose | American psychologist and author |
| Amar Kaleka | American filmmaker and politician |
| Amar Singh Thapa | Nepali military general |
| Amar Ma'ruf | Indonesian Muslim scholar and activist |
| Amar Sonar Bangla | Pseudonym of Rabindranath Tagore, a prominent Bengali poet |
| Amar Pelos Dois | Portuguese song by Salvador Sobral, Eurovision winner in 2017 |
| Amar Sylla | Senegalese basketball player |
| Amar Alibegović | Bosnian footballer |
| Amar R. Singh | Canadian actor and producer |
| Amar Saadani | Algerian politician |
Characters Named Amar
| Amar Chitra Katha | Indian comic book series |
| Amar Bansal | Character from the movie "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" |
| Amar Singh Rathore | Character from the movie "Sholay" |
| Amar Dhanush | Character from the TV series "Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?" |
| Amar Gupta | Character from the movie "Dil Chahta Hai" |
| Amar Akbar | Character from the movie "Amar Akbar Anthony" |
| Amar Bose | Character from the TV series "24" |
| Amar Desai | Character from the movie "Dil To Pagal Hai" |
| Amar Joshi | Character from the movie "Andaaz Apna Apna" |
| Amar Kaul | Character from the movie "Kal Ho Naa Ho" |
| Amar Shergill | Character from the movie "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" |
| Amar Saxena | Character from the movie "Baazigar" |
| Amar Khanna | Character from the TV series "Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai" |
| Amar Upadhyay | Character from the TV series "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" |
| Amar Naik | Character from the movie "Masti" |
| Amar Singh Rathod | Character from the TV series "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap" |
| Amar Chaudhary | Character from the movie "Amar Akbar Anthony" |
| Amar Mandal | Character from the TV series "Mukti Bandhan" |
| Amar Kishen | Character from the movie "Satte Pe Satta" |
| Amar Shukla | Character from the TV series "Sasural Simar Ka" |