Ambar
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ambar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 5 babies have been named Ambar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ambar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,393 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,393
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Ambar is also used as a girl name, ranked #1677.
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About the Name Ambar
Ambar is a boy name .
Is Ambar a boy or girl name? Ambar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,393 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,677. Ambar is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ambar is currently ranked #40,393 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ambar include Amb, Amy, Amie, and Ambkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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