Amar
Meaningimmortal · Sanskrit
Amar is an Indian boy name meaning “immortal”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Amar and you get Aram and Mara. Same letters, different names.
- GenerationAmar peaked in 2003, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Amar you'd meet today is about 22 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Amar would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 12,937 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAmar first shows up in US birth records in 1967, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 58 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Amars? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #718 boy name, its best showing of any state.
- Boy or girlAmar truly works for either: 89% of the 149 babies named Amar in 2025 were boys, the rest girls.
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About the name Amar
Amar is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “immortal”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
Other spellings of Amar
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Amar
What does the name Amar mean?
Amar means “immortal” and comes from Sanskrit. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Ambrose (“immortal”), Emrys (“immortal”), Khaled (“eternal, immortal”) and Athan (“immortal”).
What is the origin of the name Amar?
Amar is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Amar a boy or girl name?
Amar is a boy name, though a few girls are given it too each year. In 2025, 132 US boys were named Amar.
How popular is the name Amar?
Amar ranked #1,388 for US boys in 2025, given to 132 babies. Its best year was 2003, when it reached #1,103. Over the last five years it has slipped 108 places.
What names are similar to Amar?
If you like Amar, you might also like Ammar, Ambrose, Emrys, Khaled and Athan. Ammar is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Amar?
Amar is an Indian boy name meaning “immortal”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.