Girl · #13,427 in 2026

Kowsar

The YJ-7 is a Chinese subsonic anti-ship missile. It is manufactured by the Third Academy of the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC). The export version of the YJ-7 is the C-701.

Current Rank
#13,427
Peak Rank
#9,149 (2018)
Total Babies
99
5-Yr Trend
+8%
2005
First Year
2024
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#9149
Peak Rank
99
Total Count
14
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kowsar

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

The YJ-7 is a Chinese subsonic anti-ship missile. It is manufactured by the Third Academy of the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC). The export version of the YJ-7 is the C-701.

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Origin & history
The radar-guided C-701 was displayed by the China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation (CPMIEC) at the 2004 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition . Although the missile was developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, Iran's Aerospace Industries Organisation (AIO) claimed presented the missile as a national program. In April 2006, it was reported that radar-guided C-701s were fired during Iranian military exercises.

The Story of Kowsar

Kowsar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2005, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 11 Kowsars were born — ranking #9,149 that year. As of 2026, Kowsar ranks #13,427 for baby girls with 6 births, gradually rising (+8%). In total, more than 99 Kowsars 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 Kowsar

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

  • Casar
  • Cousar
  • Casier
  • Cazar
  • Cosier
  • Coster
  • Koster
  • Cosper
  • Cosner
  • Koester
  • Cosr
  • Cassara

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kowsar

What does the name Kowsar mean?
The YJ-7 is a Chinese subsonic anti-ship missile. It is manufactured by the Third Academy of the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC). The export version of the YJ-7 is the C-701.
How popular is Kowsar in 2026?
In 2026, Kowsar ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Kowsar most popular?
Kowsar reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #9,149 that year with 11 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kowsar most popular?
Kowsar has historically been most popular in Minnesota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kowsar.
Is Kowsar a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kowsar is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kowsar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kowsar include Major, Gyda, Nyrie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kowsar

Kowsar is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 99 births in the dataset. Kowsar's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #9,149. Use the chart and map above to compare Kowsar'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.