Boy · #7,174 in 2026

Nizar

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

Current Rank

#7,174

Peak Rank

#3,993 (2017)

Total Babies

406

5-Yr Trend

-28%

1979

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#3993

Peak Rank

406

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nizar

Nizar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1979, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 26 Nizars were born — ranking #3,993 that year. As of 2026, Nizar ranks #7,174 for baby boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-28%). In total, more than 406 Nizars 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 Nizar

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

Nazar
Mizar
Noisier
Nosier
Nazir
Nasar
Naseer
Niser
Nazaire
Nicer
Naysayer
Noser

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nizar

What does the name Nizar mean?

Nizar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nizar in 2026?

In 2026, Nizar ranks #7,174 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Nizar most popular?

Nizar reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #3,993 that year with 26 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nizar a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nizar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nizar include Aymen, Jhalil, Omran. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nizar

Nizar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 406 births in the dataset. Nizar's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #3,993. Use the chart and map above to compare Nizar'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.