Nizar
From a Persian word for "slender".
Every Nizar since 1979 — 401 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nizar
Nizar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,062 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 401 American babies have been named Nizar. Its peak came in 2017, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nizar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nizar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #6,062 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,614 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,422 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,596 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,443 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,984 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,045 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,475 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,066 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,256 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,842 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,224 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,936 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,649 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,483 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,333 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,332 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,662 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,840 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,465 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,980 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,399 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,971 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,348 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,652 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,577 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,951 |
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Famous people named Nizar
- Nizar Qabbani Writer · 1923–1998
- Nizar Rayan Politician · 1959–2009
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nizar mean?
From a Persian word for "slender".
How popular is the name Nizar in 2025?
Nizar ranked #6,062 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nizar?
401 babies have been named Nizar in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nizar most popular?
Nizar peaked in 2017, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Nizar a boy or girl name?
Nizar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nizar rising or falling?
Nizar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nizar?
Well-known people named Nizar include Nizar Qabbani (writer), Nizar Rayan (politician).