Amardeep
Meaningimmortal lamp · Punjabi
Amardeep is an Indian boy name meaning “immortal lamp”, with Punjabi roots. 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Amardeep would score 13 points.
- GenerationAmardeep peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Amardeep you'd meet today is about 34 years old.
- HistoryAmardeep first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
US births per million boys, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Amardeep
Amardeep is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “immortal lamp”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
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 Amardeep
What does the name Amardeep mean?
Amardeep means “immortal lamp” and comes from Punjabi. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Ambrose (“immortal”), Emrys (“immortal”), Amar (“immortal”) and Khaled (“eternal, immortal”).
What is the origin of the name Amardeep?
Amardeep is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Punjabi. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Amardeep a boy or girl name?
Amardeep is a boy name.
How popular is the name Amardeep?
Amardeep is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2001. It peaked at #6,519 in 1991, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Amardeep?
If you like Amardeep, you might also like Ambrose, Emrys, Amar and Khaled.
What should I know before naming my baby Amardeep?
Amardeep is an Indian boy name meaning “immortal lamp”, with Punjabi roots. 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.