Agastya 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
Nicknames
Am, Ammy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Agastya Rank #1,062
Amar Rank #1,241

Agastya is more popular, ranked #1062 vs #1241 for Amar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agastya ___

  • Agastya Dev
  • Agastya Raj
  • Agastya Neel
  • Agastya Kiran
  • Agastya Arjun

Amar ___

  • Amar Singh
  • Amar Dev
  • Amar Raj
  • Amar Preet
  • Amar Veer
  • Amar Khan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agastya

Arjun Kiran Priya Ananya Rohan

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agastya or Amar more popular?

Agastya is more popular, ranked #1062 compared to Amar at #1241 in the United States.

What do Agastya and Amar mean?

Agastya means "born of a pot, pot-born sage" (Sanskrit origin). Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Agastya and Amar boy or girl names?

Agastya is primarily a boy name. Amar is primarily a boy name.

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