Azar
Azar first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 38 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Azar popular?
Rising Azar has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 138 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 46 | |
| 2000s | 17 | |
| 1990s | 6 | |
| 1970s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Azar mean?
Persian name meaning 'fire', also the ninth month of the Iranian calendar. It traces to the Zoroastrian 'Atar' (sacred fire) and its yazata (guardian spirit) of fire. Used for both sexes, more often feminine in modern Iran.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azar mean?
Azar means Fire. Persian name meaning 'fire', also the ninth month of the Iranian calendar. It traces to the Zoroastrian 'Atar' (sacred fire) and its yazata (guardian spirit) of fire. Used for both sexes, more often feminine in modern Iran.
What is the origin of the name Azar?
Azar is of persian origin.
How do you pronounce Azar?
Azar is pronounced “ah-ZAR.”
Is Azar a boy or a girl name?
Azar is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Azar a popular name right now?
Azar has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Azar?
In 2025, Azar ranked #3136 · U.S. boys and #15275 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Azar most popular?
Azar was most popular in 2025, when about 38 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Azar?
Names similar to Azar include Mahtab, Zarin.
What names go well with Azar?
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