Ammar is of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'ammaara', meaning 'long-lived' or 'eternal'. It is a unisex name, often used for boys but also occasionally given to girls. Ammar is quite popular in various regions including the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. The name has been made famous by historical figures such as Ammar ibn Yasir, one of the earliest followers of Islam and a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
The name Ammar experienced significant growth in popularity starting from the late 1970s to the mid-2000s, with a peak of 135 births in 2015 and 130 births in 2016. However, there has been a recent decline since then, with 94 births recorded in 2021 and 110 births in 2022, followed by another peak of 118 births in 2023. Over the entire period from 1977 to 2023, a total of 2804 babies were named Ammar.