Bahar

Bahar is a girl's name of Persian origin meaning “spice, seasoning.” In 2024 it was given to 35 girls in the United States.

Bahar at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“spice, seasoning”

About the name Bahar

Bahar belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “spice, seasoning” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Bahar first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4118 in 2024, and in 2024 35 babies received the name — 575 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bahar in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#4118 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Bahar in 2024
35
Total since 1880
575

Bahar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1681 in 2017
Babies named Bahar in 2025
6
Total since 1996
214

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bahar mean?

Bahar means “spice, seasoning” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Bahar a boy or girl name?

Bahar is a girl name. In 2024, 35 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bahar?

Bahar comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Bahar?

Bahar first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #4118 in 2024, and 35 babies were given the name in 2024.

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