Boy · #6,299 in 2026

Asar

Current Rank
#6,299
Peak Rank
#5,123 (2016)
Total Babies
198
5-Yr Trend
+6%
2006
First Year
2026
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#5123
Peak Rank
198
Total Count
20
Years Active

The Story of Asar

Asar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 18 Asars were born — ranking #5,123 that year. As of 2026, Asar ranks #6,299 for baby boys with 13 births, gradually rising (+6%). In total, more than 198 Asars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Asar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Asar 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Asar

What does the name Asar mean?
Asar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Asar in 2026?
In 2026, Asar ranks #6,299 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Asar most popular?
Asar reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #5,123 that year with 18 babies given the name.
Is Asar a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Asar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Asar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Asar include Theodric, Dominador, Graylon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Asar

Asar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 198 births in the dataset. Asar's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #5,123. Use the chart and map above to compare Asar'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.