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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nazar — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nazanin|Nazara
ArabicBoy↓ Fading

Nazar

nah-ZAHR · 2 syllables

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#3850
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#3850
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 17
Peak rank
#3526 in 2023
5yr change
-324 ranks
Birth frequency
8.1 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)20202024

Rank #3850 · Rising since 2020

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
Arabic boy names
Nazar

Popularity score: 17  ·  SSA Rank: #3850

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-324 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
8 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ArabicPersianBoy2-syllableReligiousMeaningfulMiddle EasternRareVowProtection
Character
watchful vigilanceprotective visionkeen awarenessspiritual insightsteadfast guardian
STRONG
High confidence

Nazar is an Arabic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3850 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -324 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3850 · very rare
Nazar at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic 'nazr' meaning 'vow' or 'dedication'. Also associated with the evil eye concept in Middle Eastern culture.
Language root:Arabic · Persian
Peak rank:#3526 in 2023
5yr change:-324 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Nazar Nazarbayev
Former President of Kazakhstan
Similar Sound
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Nazar · Overview
Summary

Nazar is an Arabic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3850 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Meaningful · Religious character
Nazar carries a grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 324 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
nazar.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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