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UK girl's name

Ambar

An Arabic feminine name meaning "amber" or "ambergris".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Ambar is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ambar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1541, with 20 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 20 births.

This profile covers 206 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Ambar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 205 living people in the UK are called Ambar. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Ambar ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 20 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 20 girls were registered as Ambar.
  • About 205 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ambar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1541

2024

Births in 2024

20

Latest year

Peak year

2024

20 births

Estimated living

205

2026

Meaning

What does Ambar mean?

The name Ambar is derived from the Sanskrit word "ambara," which means "sky" or "atmosphere." It is believed to have originated in ancient Indian culture, where it was used as a name for both boys and girls.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Ambar can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, where it was often associated with the celestial realm and the deities that governed it. It was a popular name among the Hindu communities of the Indian subcontinent.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Ambar was Ambar Khan, a powerful military commander and courtier who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire.

Another notable figure was Ambar Jaykar, an Indian social reformer and educator who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was a pioneer in promoting education for women and working towards the upliftment of the underprivileged sections of society.

In the field of arts and literature, Ambar Chatterjee was a renowned Bengali poet and writer who lived during the 20th century. His works explored themes of love, nature, and social issues, and he was awarded several prestigious literary honors.

Moving to the realm of sports, Ambar Anand was an Indian field hockey player who represented India in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. He was part of the Indian team that won the gold medal in field hockey at those Games.

Lastly, Ambar Tsering was a prominent Tibetan writer and activist who played a significant role in preserving and promoting Tibetan culture and language. He authored several books and works focused on Tibetan history, literature, and the struggle for Tibetan independence.

These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Ambar, reflecting its diverse cultural and geographical roots, as well as its significance across various domains of human endeavor.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ambar over time

The chart below shows babies named Ambar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Ambar, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 20 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ambar
05101520199620102024

Decades

Ambar by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ambar was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #2959 49 5
2010s #3703 60 10
2000s #2912 68 10
1990s #2122 29 4

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FAQ

Ambar: questions and answers

How popular is the name Ambar in the UK right now?

In 2024, Ambar was ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales, with 20 births registered.

When was Ambar most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 20 babies registered as Ambar in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ambar?

An Arabic feminine name meaning "amber" or "ambergris".

How many people are called Ambar in the UK?

A total of 206 babies have been registered as Ambar across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.