Kanan vs Amar

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

Popularity Comparison

Kanan Rank #1,140
Amar Rank #1,241

Kanan is more popular, ranked #1140 vs #1241 for Amar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kanan or Amar more popular?

Kanan is more popular, ranked #1140 compared to Amar at #1241 in the United States.

What do Kanan and Amar mean?

Kanan means "forest, garden" (Sanskrit origin). Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kanan and Amar boy or girl names?

Kanan is primarily a boy name. Amar is primarily a boy name.

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