Boy · #10,556 in 2026

Quazar

A quasar is an extremely luminous active galactic nucleus (AGN). It is sometimes known as a quasi-stellar object, abbreviated QSO. The emission from an AGN is powered by accretion onto a supermassive black hole with a mass ranging from millions to tens of billions of solar masses, surrounded by a gaseous accretion disc.

Current Rank
#10,556
Peak Rank
#10,556 (2001)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2001
First Year
2001
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#10556
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Quazar

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

A quasar is an extremely luminous active galactic nucleus (AGN). It is sometimes known as a quasi-stellar object, abbreviated QSO. The emission from an AGN is powered by accretion onto a supermassive black hole with a mass ranging from millions to tens of billions of solar masses, surrounded by a gaseous accretion disc.

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Origin & history
Main article: Galaxy § Distinction from other nebulae Between 1917 and 1922, it became clear from work by Heber Doust Curtis , Ernst Öpik and others that some objects (" nebulae ") seen by astronomers were in fact distant galaxies like the Milky Way. But when radio astronomy began in the 1950s, astronomers detected, among the galaxies, a small number of anomalous objects with properties that defied explanation. The objects emitted large amounts of radiation of many frequencies, but no source could be located optically, or in some cases only a faint and point-like object somewhat like a distant

The Story of Quazar

Quazar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 5 Quazars were born — ranking #10,556 that year. As of 2026, Quazar ranks #10,556 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Quazars 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 Quazar

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

  • Quasar
  • Queasier
  • Cazar
  • Guizar
  • Quizzer
  • Quasars
  • Casar
  • Kwasi
  • Cruzar
  • Quarrier
  • Quaere
  • Quaoar

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Quazar

What does the name Quazar mean?
A quasar is an extremely luminous active galactic nucleus (AGN). It is sometimes known as a quasi-stellar object, abbreviated QSO. The emission from an AGN is powered by accretion onto a supermassive black hole with a mass ranging from millions to tens of billions of solar masses, surrounded by a gaseous accretion disc.
How popular is Quazar in 2026?
In 2026, Quazar ranks #10,556 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Quazar most popular?
Quazar reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #10,556 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Quazar a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Quazar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Quazar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Quazar include Abdelkareem, Abey, Aidann. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Quazar

Quazar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Quazar's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #10,556. Use the chart and map above to compare Quazar'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.