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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Exar — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Exander|Exauce
LiteraryBoy→ Stable

Exar

EK-sar · 2 syllables

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#11308
→ Stable
#11308
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 6
Peak rank
#11308 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20102024

Rank #11308 · Rising since 2010

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Literary boy names
Exar

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #11308

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
24 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
LiteraryStar WarsModern Invention2-syllableBoyEdgySci-FiRareX-soundGeek Culture
Character
fierce determinationbold intellectcommanding presencestrategic mind
STRONG
High confidence

Exar is a Literary boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #11308 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#11308 · very rare
Exar at a Glance
Meaning:Created name from Star Wars expanded universe, borne by Sith Lord Exar Kun. No historical etymological root.
Language root:Modern invention · Star Wars universe
Peak rank:#11308 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Exar Kun
Star Wars Expanded Universe character
Similar Sound
EzraAzarAxelXanderOsar
Similar Style
Anakin◈Kaiden◈Kylo◈Zephyr◈Cassius
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Exar
LyraKaelIrisSilas◈Nova◈Orion◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Exar · Overview
Summary

Exar is a Literary boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #11308 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Exar scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Literary · Modern character
Exar carries a bold, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
exar.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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