How Many People Are Named Ammar?

Complete statistics for the name Ammar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ammar
Very Rare
Arabic

Ammar means 'eternal' and is a name with deep Arabic roots. That's why it's very rare in the US, with only 1 in 114,777 Americans having this name. It's also a modern name, with 85% of people named Ammar being under 30.

~1,237
Living in US
1 in 267,946
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Eternal
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Passionate
1
Life Path Number

Life path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

66,013
Worldwide Bearers
#1,710
Global Rank
🇱🇾 Libya
7,345
🇮🇷 Iran
7,299
🇵🇸 Palestine
6,899
🇰🇼 Kuwait
4,588
🇮🇳 India
4,224
🇲🇾 Malaysia
4,177
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
3,605
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
3,024
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
2,972
🇴🇲 Oman
2,922

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,875 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
2,488
Would be under 30 (85%)
434
Would be 30–60 (15%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,922 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ammar Through the Generations

Ammar has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2015 with 135 births. Today, there are around 2,875 people named Ammar living in the United States, making it a truly unique name. The majority of those named Ammar are young, with 2,488 under the age of 30, indicating its status as a newer generation's choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 326
California 276
Texas 274
Illinois 178
Michigan 121
New Jersey 70
Florida 69
Minnesota 58
Virginia 38
Ohio 31

✨ Similar Names to Ammar

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ammar's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ammar

How Many People Have the Name Ammar?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,237 people in the United States currently share the name Ammar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 267,946 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ammar a Common or Rare Name?

Ammar is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ammar Mean?

Ammar means "eternal" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ammar in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ammar Most Popular?

The name Ammar reached peak popularity in 2015, with 135 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ammar?

Approximately 1,237 people named Ammar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,237. That works out to roughly 1 in 267,946 Americans.

Is Ammar a rare name?

Ammar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 267,946 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ammar mean?

Ammar means "eternal" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ammar more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ammar are male and 0% are female.

When was Ammar most popular?

Ammar peaked in 2015 with 135 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,237
All-Time Births1,237
1 in X1 in 267,946
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2015
World Rank#1,710
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.