Ambur is of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'ambar', which means ambergris, a waxy substance produced by the sperm whale. The name gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages due to trade routes along the Mediterranean Sea and North Africa. It has since been adapted into various languages and cultures, appearing as Ambra in Italian, Ambroise in French, and Amber in English. In some traditions, it is considered a unisex name, while others associate it predominantly with females.
The name Ambur experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, with peaks of over 30 births per year between 1986 and 1993. However, it declined steadily thereafter, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded since 2005.