Amar vs Ismail

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

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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
Nicknames
Ismo, Isi, Mael

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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amar ___

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

Ismail ___

  • Ismail Ahmed
  • Ismail Hassan
  • Ismail Ibrahim
  • Ismail Yusuf
  • Ismail Omar
  • Ismail Ali

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Ismail

Fatima Ibrahim Maryam Yusuf Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Ismail more popular?

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

What do Amar and Ismail mean?

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

Are Amar and Ismail boy or girl names?

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

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