Boy · #3,668 in 2026

Nazar

Name: Popularity of the name Nazar in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nazar, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,668

Peak Rank

#3,293 (2016)

Total Babies

660

5-Yr Trend

+16%

1977

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#3293

Peak Rank

660

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nazar

Nazar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 34 Nazars were born — ranking #3,293 that year. As of 2026, Nazar ranks #3,668 for baby boys with 31 births, rising sharply (+16% over the past five years). In total, more than 660 Nazars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Nazar

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

Nizar
Nasar
Noisier
Nosier
Nazir
Mazor
Najar
Naseer
Najjar
Nazaire
Mizar
Masar

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nazar

What does the name Nazar mean?

Nazar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nazar in 2026?

In 2026, Nazar ranks #3,668 among boys' names in the U.S., with 31 babies given the name that year.

When was Nazar most popular?

Nazar reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #3,293 that year with 34 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nazar most popular?

Nazar has historically been most popular in Oregon, Washington, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nazar.

Is Nazar a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nazar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nazar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nazar include Rigel, Brandonlee, Estefan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nazar

Nazar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 660 births in the dataset. Nazar's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #3,293. Use the chart and map above to compare Nazar'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.