Qamar

Qamar is a unisex name of Arabic origin meaning “moon.” In 2024 it was given to 53 babies in the United States.

Qamar at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“moon”

About the name Qamar

Qamar belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “moon” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Qamar first appears in Social Security records in 1988 and has been given to 485 babies since 1880, including 53 in 2024.

Qamar in US records

First recorded (US)
1988
Babies named Qamar in 2024
53
Total since 1880
485

Qamar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Qamar in 2025
19
Total since 1996
134

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Qamar mean?

Qamar means “moon” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Qamar a boy or girl name?

Qamar is a unisex name. In 2024, 53 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Qamar?

Qamar comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Qamar?

Qamar is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1988 and has been given to 485 babies since 1880.

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