Total births
458
Boys' name · since 1990
Amaar
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 458 babies named Amaar, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7013
- among boys today
- 458
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Amaar currently ranks #7013 among boys' names in America, with 458 babies recorded since 1990.
Amaar has 458 recorded births among boys since 1990, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7013 as of the latest data, more common than 51% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #7013 among boys today
- 458 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 51% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Amaar is currently the #7013 boys' name in America, more common than 51% of boys - 458 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7013
- among boys today
- 458
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Amaar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7013
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 51% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Amaar was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
29 babies were named Amaar in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Amaar compares
458 Top 45% higher than 55% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Amaar's all-time total is 25% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Amaar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 458 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Amaar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Amaar's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Amaar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#7,013
Active since
1990
Amaar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Amaar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Amaar's strongest decade.
236 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Amaar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
115 births
- 2010s
2010s
236 births
- 2020s
2020s
95 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 236 births (52% of all-time use).
Amaar by state
Where Amaar concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 40 | 8.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 1.1% |
Minnesota share of Amaar's total US births 8.7%
Even split
40 of 458 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amaar? ▼
Since 1990, Social Security records show 458 babies named Amaar. Today it holds rank #7013 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 29 births.
When was Amaar most popular? ▼
Amaar was most popular in the 2010s decade with 236 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Amaar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amaar are Minnesota (40 births), Texas (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Amaar been used? ▼
Amaar has been recorded in Social Security data since 1990, spanning 36 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Amaar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amari, Amare, Amar, Amado, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Amaar's data
- Amaar's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (236 total births) through the 2020s (95) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Amaars (40 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Amaar
Nearby Names Like Amaar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amaar
Amari Boy
#172 31,994 births
Amare Boy
#2094 6,150 births
Amar Boy
#1242 4,989 births
Amado Boy
#1250 4,769 births
Amarion Boy
#1301 4,423 births
Compare Amaar side by side: Amaar vs Amari Amaar vs Amare Amaar vs Amar
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Amaar
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1990–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Amaar: #7013 Boys' Name - 458 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amaar. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Amaar draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.