Anwar
Anwar: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Anwar
- A male given name from Arabic.
- A female given name from Arabic.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic أَنْوَر (ʔanwar, “most luminous”).
How popular is Anwar?
Since 1880, 103 girls and 2,761 boys in the U.S. have been named Anwar (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6819 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #697 in 1978. In 2025, 38 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Anwar FAQ
What does the name Anwar mean?
A male given name from Arabic. A female given name from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic أَنْوَر (ʔanwar, “most luminous”).
What is the origin of the name Anwar?
Anwar is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Anwar?
Since 1880, 103 girls and 2,761 boys in the U.S. have been named Anwar (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6819 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #697 in 1978. In 2025, 38 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Anwar a boy or girl name?
Anwar is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 103 girls and 2,761 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.