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Ismail vs Amar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ismail or Amar more popular?

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

What do Ismail and Amar mean?

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

Are Ismail and Amar boy or girl names?

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

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