Salar

Salar is a boy's name of Persian 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 29 boys in the United States.

Salar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Salar

Salar belongs to the 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, Salar first appears in Social Security records in 1986. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3866 in 2024, and in 2024 29 babies received the name — 209 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Salar in US records

First recorded (US)
1986
Best US rank
#3866 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Salar in 2024
29
Total since 1880
209

Salar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1197 in 2025
Babies named Salar in 2025
24
Total since 1996
119

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Salar mean?

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

Is Salar a boy or girl name?

Salar is a boy name. In 2024, 29 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Salar?

Salar comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Salar?

Salar first appears in US records in 1986. Its best-ever ranking was #3866 in 2024, and 29 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.