Long-lived, pious, or one who builds
Derived from the Arabic root 'amara', meaning to live long or to prosper. It also carries connotations of being a builder or someone who maintains and inhabits a place with devotion. In Islamic history, it is a name associated with steadfastness and faith.
About 161 boys were named Ammar in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Companion of the Prophet Muhammad and early convert to Islam
American politician and former federal official
Tunisian professional footballer
The same feel as Ammar — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
