Rising since 2014, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Ansar since 1978
Babies named Ansar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Ansar is a rare but steadily rising name in the United States, first recorded in 1978. Its rank of 5,861 as of 2025 means only about 1 in 113,872 children receive the name, but it has seen consistent growth since 2014, peaking in 2024. The name carries deep historical weight in Islamic tradition as the title for the residents of Medina who aided the Prophet Muhammad. Although top states for its use are not specified, its upward trajectory suggests increasing recognition among American families seeking names with cultural and religious significance. Ansar's strong, meaningful sound and straightforward pronunciation make it a distinctive choice.
Ansar is the plural of the Arabic noun 'nasir' (helper), derived from the root n-s-r (to help, support). In Islamic history, the Ansar were the inhabitants of Medina who supported the Prophet Muhammad after his migration from Mecca. The name has been used in various Muslim-majority regions, though it remains less common as a personal name than as a historical title.
“Ansar” around the world
Where Ansar lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ansaar
Sibling names for Ansar
Names that share Ansar's style, for a brother or sister.
