Ambar
Borrowed from Sanskrit अम्बर (ambara).
Every Ambar since 1979 — 3,031 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ambar
Ambar is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,844 in 2025 with 108 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 3,031 American babies have been named Ambar. Its peak came in 2024, when 123 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ambar stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ambar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108 | #1,844 | — | — |
| 2024 | 123 | #1,665 | — | — |
| 2023 | 92 | #2,090 | — | — |
| 2022 | 76 | #2,406 | — | — |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,893 | — | — |
| 2020 | 54 | #2,970 | — | — |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,599 | — | — |
| 2018 | 71 | #2,482 | — | — |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,602 | — | — |
| 2016 | 47 | #3,383 | — | — |
| 2015 | 63 | #2,779 | — | — |
| 2014 | 55 | #3,044 | — | — |
| 2013 | 52 | #3,126 | — | — |
| 2012 | 46 | #3,469 | — | — |
| 2011 | 50 | #3,270 | — | — |
| 2010 | 50 | #3,258 | — | — |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,675 | — | — |
| 2008 | 58 | #2,997 | — | — |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,712 | — | — |
| 2006 | 71 | #2,557 | — | — |
| 2005 | 55 | #2,936 | — | — |
| 2004 | 49 | #3,130 | — | — |
| 2003 | 73 | #2,302 | — | — |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,783 | — | — |
| 2001 | 82 | #2,048 | — | — |
| 2000 | 55 | #2,676 | — | — |
| 1995 | 87 | #1,684 | — | — |
| 1990 | 61 | #2,128 | — | — |
| 1985 | 34 | #2,751 | — | — |
| 1980 | 27 | #3,136 | 5 | #6,289 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ambar mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit अम्बर (ambara).
How popular is the name Ambar in 2025?
Ambar ranked #1,844 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 108 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ambar?
3,031 babies have been named Ambar in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ambar most popular?
Ambar peaked in 2024, when 123 newborns received the name.
Is Ambar a boy or girl name?
Ambar is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ambar rising or falling?
Ambar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.