Rising since 2002, #3,128 for boys today.
Popularity of Azar since 1973
Babies named Azar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 138 |
Meaning & origin
Azar is a boy's name of Persian origin meaning 'fire.' It first appeared on U.S. naming records in 1973 and has been rising in popularity since 2002. In 2025, the name peaked at rank 3,128, with about 1 in 44,949 boys receiving the name. Its top state that year was Pennsylvania. While still uncommon, Azar carries strong cultural resonance for families with Persian heritage, connecting to Zoroastrian symbolism and the Iranian calendar.
Azar is a Persian name derived from Avestan ātar, meaning 'fire.' In Zoroastrian tradition, fire is a sacred element, and Azar is the name of the ninth month of the Iranian calendar. The name has been used in Persian-speaking countries for centuries, though its use as a personal name in the United States is relatively recent.
Where Azar is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Azar” around the world
Where Azar lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Az
Variants: Azer
Sibling names for Azar
Names that share Azar's style, for a brother or sister.
