Will my child share the name Ambar with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Ambar per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ambar in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ambar becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ambar is rising: up 2,643 places since 2020, to #1,892 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,541 in 2024.

Is Ambar a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ambar is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ambar a popular baby name in the United States?

Ambar does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ambar is a distinctive choice, ranked #1892 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ambar in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#1892

About the Name Ambar

Ambar is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #1541. The name has climbed 2994 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ambar is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ambar in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Ambar

Malik Ambar — Malik Ambar was a military leader and statesman who served as the Peshwa (Prime Minister) of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate and its de facto ruler from 1600 until his death in 1626.
Carmen Twillie Ambar — Carmen Twillie Ambar is an American lawyer and academic.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Ambar

UK babies named Ambar (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

↑ 2643 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ambar

Almost certainly the only Ambar in the class

UK Popularity (1996–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

No US data available for this name

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Famous People Named Ambar

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Malik AmbarHistorical

Malik Ambar was a military leader and statesman who served as the Peshwa (Prime Minister) of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate and its de facto ruler from 1600 until his death in 1626.

Carmen Twillie Ambar

Carmen Twillie Ambar is an American lawyer and academic.