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Amar vs Ismail

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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Ismail

Boy #1,230 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will hear, heard by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,230
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Ismail Rank #1,230

Ismail is more popular, ranked #1230 vs #1241 for Amar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Ismail more popular?

Ismail is more popular, ranked #1230 compared to Amar at #1241 in the United States.

What do Amar and Ismail mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Ismail means "God will hear, heard by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amar and Ismail boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Ismail is primarily a boy name.

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