Nazar
Nazar is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Sight, vision, look, or dedicated to God.
Origin and history
Nazar is a masculine name with roots in Arabic, where it relates to sight, vision, or a solemn vow. It is also well known in Slavic cultures through Saint Nazarius, derived from the Aramaic placename Nazareth. In the United States, it remains a distinctive and relatively uncommon choice.
Popularity in the United States
617 babies in the United States have been named Nazar since 1880. It ranks #4059 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1764.
States where it is most popular
- WA (43.3 %)
- CA (33.1 %)
- NY (11 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- OR (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 51 |
| 2000-2010 | 158 |
| 2010-2019 | 239 |
| 2020-2029 | 163 |
Famous people named Nazar
- Nazar Volyansky: Journalist, TV Host
Fun facts
- The name exists across Arabic, Turkish, Persian, and East Slavic naming traditions.
- In Middle Eastern and South Asian traditions, 'nazar' also refers to the protective concept against the evil eye.