Unisex · #3,303 in 2026

Qamar

Current Rank
#3,303
Peak Rank
#3,303 (2026)
Total Babies
414
5-Yr Trend
+112%
👧 Girl peak #3,303 (414 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,240 (165 total)
👧As Girl Name
2005
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#3303
Peak Rank
414
Total Count
21
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1988
First Year
2024
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#6240
Peak Rank
165
Total Count
24
Years Active

The Story of Qamar

As a girl name

Qamar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2005, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 48 Qamars were born — ranking #3,303 that year. As of 2026, Qamar ranks #3,303 for girls with 48 births, rising sharply (+112% over the past five years). In total, more than 414 Qamars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Qamar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1988, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 13 Qamars were born — ranking #6,240 that year. As of 2026, Qamar ranks #10,889 for boys with 6 births, gradually rising (+9%). In total, more than 165 Qamars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Qamar

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

  • Qasr
  • Qam
  • Qor
  • Cucumber
  • Culinaire
  • Kumar
  • Qas
  • Qal
  • Kewanee

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Qamar

What does the name Qamar mean?
Qamar is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Qamar in 2026?
In 2026, Qamar ranks #3,303 among girls' names in the U.S., with 48 babies given the name that year.
When was Qamar most popular?
Qamar reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,303 that year with 48 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Qamar most popular?
Qamar has historically been most popular in Michigan, New York, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Qamar.
Is Qamar a unisex name?
Yes — Qamar is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 72% of Qamars assigned female and 28% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Qamar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Qamar include Nefertari, Genavieve, Patra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Qamar

Qamar is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 414 births in the dataset. Qamar's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,303. Use the chart and map above to compare Qamar'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.