Azhar
Every Azhar since 1979 — 473 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Azhar
Azhar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,962 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 473 American babies have been named Azhar — about 67% boys and 33% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Azhar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Azhar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,537 | 27 | #3,962 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,353 | 20 | #4,908 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,075 | 10 | #7,800 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,109 | 21 | #4,721 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #9,837 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,376 | 17 | #5,263 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15,895 | 8 | #8,992 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,062 | 12 | #6,746 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,073 | 9 | #8,225 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,008 | 8 | #8,929 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,257 | 10 | #7,549 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #12,297 |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,887 | 6 | #10,887 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,384 | — | — |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,510 | 6 | #10,951 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,549 | 7 | #9,795 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,523 | 10 | #7,745 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #7,755 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #12,557 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,483 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,216 | 9 | #7,688 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,172 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,101 | 8 | #7,915 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,099 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,677 | 7 | #8,422 |
| 2000 | — | — | 13 | #5,316 |
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| 1990 | 5 | #13,185 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Azhar in 2025?
Azhar ranked #3,962 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Azhar?
473 babies have been named Azhar in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Azhar most popular?
Azhar peaked in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Azhar a boy or girl name?
Azhar is used for both: about 33% of babies named Azhar have been girls and 67% boys.
Is the name Azhar rising or falling?
Azhar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.