Ambar
Meaningamber · Spanish
- US rank
- #1,844
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,396 in 1981
108 babies were named Ambar in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,122 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1979–2025
US births per million boys, 1980–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ambar you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,881 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ambar, 108 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ambar would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAmbar first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1981, when it reached #1,396.
- Then vs nowAmbar is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 33,003 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 14,881.
- TrendAmbar has climbed 1,122 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,844. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAmbar is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #909. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Ambar means “amber”.
About the name Ambar
Ambar is a girl name of French origin meaning “amber”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-bar”. US birth records list Ambar for girls from 1979 to 2025, in 47 of those 47 years. Its best year was 1981, when it ranked #1,396 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,844, with 108 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.7 | 270,270 girls |
| 1980s | 36 | 27,941 girls |
| 1990s | 39 | 25,900 girls |
| 2000s | 34 | 29,223 girls |
| 2010s | 33 | 30,750 girls |
| 2020s | 53 | 19,023 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Ambar
What does the name Ambar mean?
Ambar means “amber” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Ambar?
Ambar has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Ambar a boy or girl name?
Ambar is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ambar?
Ambar ranked #1,844 for US girls in 2025, given to 108 babies. Its best year was 1981 (#1,396).