Boy · #10,774 in 2026

Onkar

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

Current Rank

#10,774

Peak Rank

#10,774 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1999

First Year

2017

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#10774

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Onkar

Onkar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 6 Onkars were born — ranking #10,774 that year. As of 2026, Onkar ranks #10,774 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Onkars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Onkar

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

Ancar
Omkar
Encore
Ancor
Oncor
Alcar
Angkor
Ocar
Inkier
Algar
Angor
Onco

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Onkar

What does the name Onkar mean?

Onkar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Onkar in 2026?

In 2026, Onkar ranks #10,774 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Onkar most popular?

Onkar reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #10,774 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Onkar a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Onkar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Onkar include Rayo, Elrick, Stamatis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Onkar

Onkar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Onkar's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #10,774. Use the chart and map above to compare Onkar'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.