Bashar

Bashar is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7 boys in the United States.

Bashar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/bəˈʃɑː(ɹ)/

About the name Bashar

Bashar belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bashar first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3434 in 2000, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 370 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bashar in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#3434 in 2000
Peak year
2004
Babies named Bashar in 2024
7
Total since 1880
370

Bashar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#1949 in 2001
Babies named Bashar in 2010
6
Total since 1996
25

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bashar mean?

The meaning of Bashar is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bashar a boy or girl name?

Bashar is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bashar?

Bashar comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Bashar?

Bashar first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #3434 in 2000, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Bashar?

Bashar is pronounced /bəˈʃɑː(ɹ)/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.