Boy
Ammar
builder, constructor
About Ammar
Selecting Ammar demonstrates cultural awareness and a celebration of diverse heritage. This name resonates with strength and purposefulness, offering a distinctive alternative to mainstream choices. The double 'm' provides a solid, grounded feeling when spoken, while the final 'ar' sound creates a powerful conclusion. Ammar stands out in multicultural environments, bridging different communities with ease. Parents who choose this name often value tradition while embracing global perspectives. The three-syllable rhythm gives it a substantial presence without being overwhelming. This name carries well across borders, maintaining its integrity in various linguistic contexts. Boys named Ammar frequently develop strong identities rooted in cultural pride and self-assurance. The name's relatively uncommon status in Western countries ensures uniqueness while remaining pronounceable and memorable.
Popularity of the Name Ammar
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #727 | ||
| 1998 | #651 | ||
| 1999 | #915 | #817 | |
| 2000 | #663 | #774 | |
| 2001 | #741 | #754 | |
| 2002 | #679 | #956 | |
| 2003 | #780 | #784 | |
| 2004 | #655 | #897 | |
| 2005 | #778 | #526 | #811 |
| 2006 | #707 | #914 | |
| 2007 | #819 | #691 | |
| 2008 | #653 | #743 | |
| 2009 | #740 | #979 | |
| 2010 | #764 | #589 | |
| 2011 | #737 | #739 | |
| 2012 | #857 | #830 | |
| 2013 | #824 | #536 | #885 |
| 2014 | #698 | #800 | |
| 2015 | #767 | #731 | |
| 2016 | #816 | #862 | |
| 2017 | #826 | #693 | |
| 2018 | #816 | #814 | |
| 2019 | #816 | #728 | #767 |
| 2020 | #693 | #996 | |
| 2021 | #823 | #753 | |
| 2022 | #833 | #640 | #862 |
| 2023 | #593 | #736 | #841 |
| 2024 | #676 | #764 | #668 |
| 2025 | #630 | #591 | |
| 1991 | #990 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ammar
Names Similar to Ammar
Nicknames for Ammar
- Mar
- Am
- Marty
- A.M.
Famous People Named Ammar
| Ammar Malik | American songwriter |
| Ammar Campa-Najjar | American politician |
| Ammar Belal | Pakistani fashion designer |
| Ammar Shahin | American Imam |
| Ammar El Sherei | Egyptian actor |
| Ammar Alyousfi | Yemeni footballer |
| Ammar Hassan | Indian cricketer |
| Ammar Jemal | Tunisian footballer |
| Ammar al-Hakim | Iraqi politician |
| Ammar Sedqui | Moroccan writer |
| Ammar Ibričić | Bosnian footballer |
| Ammar Mohammed | Emirati swimmer |
| Ammar Aziz | Brazilian filmmaker |
| Ammar Dandan | Lebanese singer |
| Ammar Al Fares | Syrian architect |
| Ammar Al-Qurabi | Syrian human rights activist |
| Ammar al-Saffar | Iraqi sculptor |
| Ammar Khatib | Palestinian astrophysicist |
| Ammar al-Shahbander | Iraqi art historian |
| Ammar Moussa | Egyptian basketball player |
Characters Named Ammar
| Ammar Ahmed | character from the novel "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" by Mohsin Hamid |
| Ammar Ibn Yasir | character in Islamic literature |
| Ammar Rashid | character from the TV series "The Bold Type" |
| Ammar Nomani | character from the video game "Civilization VI - Gathering Storm" |
| Ammar Hassan | character from the film "Paradise Now" |
| Ammar Ali | character from the TV series "Derry Girls" |
| Ammar Habib | character from the novel "Habib - A Love Story" by Aliaa Dawoud |
| Ammar Al-Nasser | character from the TV series "Prison Break" |
| Ammar Shirazi | character from the TV series "Quantico" |
| Ammar Sahrif | character from the film "Zero Dark Thirty" |
| Ammar Rashad | character from the TV series "24 - Legacy" |
| Ammar Sayed | character from the TV series "The Honourable Woman" |
| Ammar Rahim | character from the novel "The Outcast" by Taran Matharu |
| Ammar Khan | character from the film "My Name Is Khan" |
| Ammar Jafari | character from the TV series "The Expanse" |
| Ammar Nassir | character from the TV series "Tyrant" |
| Ammar Karami | character from the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Ammar Haddad | character from the TV series "The Brink" |
| Ammar Abboud | character from the film "The Hurt Locker" |
| Ammar bin Yaser | character from the anime "Attack on Titan" |