Ammar
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Arabic ◈ 2 syllables
""Long-lived, prosperous, charming, builder" | Formal: "Longevity, prosperity, charm, builder""

From Arabic

Ammar means one who builds or long-lived — from the Arabic. Ammar ibn Yasir IS one of the earliest AND most important companions of the Prophet — he suffered greatly for his faith. Two syllables of the earliest-companions, suffered-for-faith, and Arabic-long-lived builder.

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Ammar at a glance
Meaning"Long-lived, prosperous, charming, builder" | Formal: "Longevity, prosperity, charm, builder"
OriginArabic
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 1
US Rank (today)#1518
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Why parents love Ammar
  • Ammar ibn Yasir IS one of the earliest companions.
  • He suffered greatly for his faith.
  • Two syllables with a strong, Arabic sound: AM-mar.
  • The double-M adds visual weight.
  • The meaning builder IS aspirationally constructive.
The vibe of Ammar
one who buildslong-livedArabicAmmar ibn Yasirearliest companionProphetsufferedfaithbuilder
Origin & history of Ammar
Arabic ammar (one who builds/long-lived) Ammar
1
Arabic roots
Ammar ibn Yasir IS one of the earliest companions — suffered greatly for his faith.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Arabic; Ammar ibn Yasir (died 657 AD).
3
Today
Ammar remains a beloved choice, ranking #1518 in the US. 2,922 babies have been named Ammar since 1977.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Islamic tradition, SSA data
How popular is Ammar?
2015 peak year
Ammar reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2015, 135 babies received the name (ranked #1307). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1518), with about 114 babies given the name annually. Ammar's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 2,922 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
135 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,307)
114 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,140 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,922 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,518) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Ammar
1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.

Ammar's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — faith-building humanitarianism. People named Ammar tend to be strong, constructive, and gifted at being the earliest companion who suffered.

Earliest companion suffered for faith
Ibn-Yasir
Builder-long-lived
Double-M
Arabic-strong
A1
M4
M4
A1
R9
Sum: 19 → Life path 1
Personality of Ammar
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Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
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Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
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Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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