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Amar vs Ilyas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ilyas

Boy #1,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,248
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Ilyas Rank #1,248

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1248 for Ilyas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Ilyas more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Ilyas at #1248 in the United States.

What do Amar and Ilyas mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Ilyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic origin).

Are Amar and Ilyas boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Ilyas is primarily a boy name.

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