Boy · #5,836 in 2026

Anuar

Ethinylestradiol/cyproterone acetate (EE/CPA), also known as co-cyprindiol and sold under the brand names Diane and Diane-35 among others, is a combination of ethinylestradiol (EE), an estrogen, and cyproterone acetate (CPA), a progestin and antiandrogen, which is used as a birth control pill to prevent pregnancy in women.

Current Rank
#5,836
Peak Rank
#4,463 (2005)
Total Babies
352
5-Yr Trend
-3%
1981
First Year
2026
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#4463
Peak Rank
352
Total Count
33
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Anuar

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Ethinylestradiol/cyproterone acetate (EE/CPA), also known as co-cyprindiol and sold under the brand names Diane and Diane-35 among others, is a combination of ethinylestradiol (EE), an estrogen, and cyproterone acetate (CPA), a progestin and antiandrogen, which is used as a birth control pill to prevent pregnancy in women.

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Origin & history
CPA/EE-containing birth control pills were developed by 1975 and were first introduced for medical use in 1978. They originally contained 50 μg EE (Diane); subsequently, the EE dosage was decreased to 35 μg in a new "low-dose" preparation in 1986 (Diane-35).

The Story of Anuar

Anuar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 19 Anuars were born — ranking #4,463 that year. As of 2026, Anuar ranks #5,836 for baby boys with 15 births, holding steady (-3%). In total, more than 352 Anuars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Anuar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Anuar is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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  • Anther
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Anuar

What does the name Anuar mean?
Ethinylestradiol/cyproterone acetate (EE/CPA), also known as co-cyprindiol and sold under the brand names Diane and Diane-35 among others, is a combination of ethinylestradiol (EE), an estrogen, and cyproterone acetate (CPA), a progestin and antiandrogen, which is used as a birth control pill to prevent pregnancy in women.
How popular is Anuar in 2026?
In 2026, Anuar ranks #5,836 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.
When was Anuar most popular?
Anuar reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #4,463 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Anuar most popular?
Anuar has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Anuar.
Is Anuar a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Anuar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Anuar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Anuar include North, Brek, Arrington. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Anuar

Anuar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 352 births in the dataset. Anuar's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #4,463. Use the chart and map above to compare Anuar's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.