Nizar

Nizar 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 11 boys in the United States.

Nizar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nizar

Nizar 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, Nizar first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4065 in 2017, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 386 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nizar in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#4065 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Nizar in 2024
11
Total since 1880
386

Nizar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#2126 in 2009
Babies named Nizar in 2024
4
Total since 1996
47

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nizar mean?

The meaning of Nizar 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 Nizar a boy or girl name?

Nizar is a boy name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nizar?

Nizar comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Nizar?

Nizar first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #4065 in 2017, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

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.