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.
Companion of the Prophet Muhammad and early convert to Islam
American politician and former federal official
Tunisian professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Ammar — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
