Amar
4 countries#539 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Amar was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
6,679 births recorded 1927–2022 · currently #539 · peaked in 1967 with 198 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
5,334 births recorded 1967–2025 · currently #1388 · peaked in 2023 with 196 births
Most common in: New York, California, Illinois, Florida, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,350 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #726 · peaked in 1997 with 74 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,312 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #738 · peaked in 1997 with 74 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
38 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #647 · peaked in 1982 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Amar’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #591 | — |
| 2004 | #689 | ↓98 |
| 2005 | #700 | ↓11 |
| 2006 | #684 | ↑16 |
| 2007 | #787 | ↓103 |
| 2008 | #828 | ↓41 |
| 2009 | #792 | ↑36 |
| 2010 | #887 | ↓95 |
| 2011 | #719 | ↑168 |
| 2012 | #843 | ↓124 |
| 2013 | #640 | ↑203 |
| 2014 | #752 | ↓112 |
| 2015 | #609 | ↑143 |
| 2016 | #701 | ↓92 |
| 2017 | #565 | ↑136 |
| 2018 | #670 | ↓105 |
| 2019 | #673 | ↓3 |
| 2020 | #639 | ↑34 |
| 2021 | #655 | ↓16 |
| 2022 | #539 | ↑116 |
Frequently asked questions about Amar
Is Amar a popular name?
Yes — Amar currently ranks #539 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Amar more common for boys or girls?
Amar is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Amar most popular?
Amar peaked in 1967 in France, with 198 recorded births that year.
Is Amar rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Amar’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #901 in 1927 to #539 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Amar?
At least 13,363 babies have been recorded with the name Amar across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Amar popular in more than one country?
Yes — Amar appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Amar?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Amar include Micaiah, Vernon, Anton, Graysen.
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