Armar
The given name Armar is of Arabic origin, meaning "thriving" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Armar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Armar today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Armar births was 1981 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Armar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Armar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1981
6 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1981 SSA rank
#5,529
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Armar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Armar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Armar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Armar
The name Armar is of ancient Persian origin, with its roots traced back to the Achaemenid Empire of Persia, which ruled from 550 BC to 330 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Old Persian word "arma," meaning "honor" or "respect." The name was initially popular among the noble classes of ancient Persia, symbolizing the virtues of honor and integrity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Armar can be found in the Behistun Inscription, a monumental rock relief commissioned by the Achaemenid king Darius the Great in the 5th century BC. This inscription mentions an individual named "Armar-aya," who was a commander in Darius's army.
In ancient Persian literature, the name Armar appears in the epic poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned poet Ferdowsi. The poem, written in the late 10th century AD, recounts the legendary exploits of Persian heroes and kings, including characters bearing the name Armar.
During the Middle Ages, the name Armar gained popularity among the Persian nobility and military leaders. One notable figure was Armar ibn Ali, a 12th-century Persian general and military strategist who served under the Seljuk Empire.
In the 13th century, Armar al-Din, a Persian architect and engineer, gained fame for his contributions to the construction of the iconic Jameh Mosque in Isfahan, Iran. His name, which means "honor of the faith," reflects the reverence and respect associated with the name Armar.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Armar was Armar Khan, a 17th-century Persian nobleman and military commander who served under the Safavid dynasty. He played a crucial role in the expansion and defense of the Safavid Empire during a turbulent period in Persian history.
Throughout the centuries, the name Armar has been carried by various individuals from different walks of life, including scholars, poets, and artists, each contributing to the rich cultural heritage of Persia and the wider Middle East.
People
Armar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Armar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Armar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Armar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Armar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Armar a common name?
We classify Armar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Armar most popular?
The single biggest year for Armar was 1981, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Armar is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Armar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Armar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Armar in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Armar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Armar in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Armar can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Armar?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Armar at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.