Sahar
Sahar: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sahar
- A female given name from Arabic, used in Arabic countries, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Etymology
Of Arabic or Persian origin. In Persian, سحر (sahar, “dawn”). (In Hebrew, סַהַר (sáhar, “crescent”).)
How popular is Sahar?
Since 1880, 2,453 girls and 29 boys in the U.S. have been named Sahar (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1789 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #8991 in 1989. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sahar
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Sahar
Sister and brother names that share Sahar's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Sahar FAQ
What does the name Sahar mean?
A female given name from Arabic, used in Arabic countries, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Of Arabic or Persian origin. In Persian, سحر (sahar, “dawn”). (In Hebrew, סַהַר (sáhar, “crescent”).)
What is the origin of the name Sahar?
Sahar is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Sahar?
Since 1880, 2,453 girls and 29 boys in the U.S. have been named Sahar (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1789 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #8991 in 1989. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sahar a boy or girl name?
Sahar is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,453 girls and 29 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.