Amar
Pronunciation: [ uhm-AHR ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Amar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 328 babies have been named Amar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,188 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,188
- Total SSA Count
- 16
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About the Name Amar
Amar is a girl name .
Is Amar a boy or girl name? Amar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,188 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,241. Amar is more commonly used as a boy name.
Amar is currently ranked #7,188 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Amar include Amara, Amaya, Amari, Amanda, Amalia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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