Amar is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'amara', meaning 'eternal' or 'long-lived'. It is often used as a given name for boys and occasionally for girls. This name gained popularity in various parts of the world due to its unique sound and meaning.
The name Amar experienced significant popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s with peaks in 2000 (12 births), 2005 (11 births), and 2017 (24 births). However, it has maintained consistent usage since, with at least 13 births annually from 2018 to 2023. Overall, Amar has been a fairly popular name, with a total of 312 births recorded over the given period.