Azar

Azar is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 24 boys in the United States.

Azar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Persian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Azar

Azar belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Persian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Azar first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4318 in 2024, and in 2024 24 babies received the name — 172 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Azar in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#4318 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Azar in 2024
24
Total since 1880
172

Azar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2016
Best rank
#4789 in 2021
Babies named Azar in 2021
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Azar mean?

The meaning of Azar is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Azar a boy or girl name?

Azar is a boy name. In 2024, 24 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Azar?

Azar comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Azar?

Azar first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #4318 in 2024, and 24 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.