Rising since 1999, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Kawthar since 1995
Babies named Kawthar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Kawthar, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'abundance,' entered U.S. naming records in 1995 and has seen a steady rise in usage ever since. As of 2025, it ranked 6,546 nationally, with about 1 in 94,545 newborns receiving the name that year. Its peak year is 2025, reflecting growing interest, and it has been rising since 1999. The name is most popular in Maryland, which had the highest concentration of Kawthars among U.S. states. Kawthar carries strong cultural and religious resonance for Muslim families, as it directly references a river in Paradise mentioned in the Quran's 108th surah. Despite its recent entry to American records, the name has a long history in the Arabic-speaking world and among global Muslim communities.
Kawthar is a direct Arabic word meaning 'abundance' or 'plenty.' In the Quran, it is the name of a river in Paradise promised to the Prophet Muhammad in Surah al-Kawthar (108). The name has been used among Muslim families for centuries, though it only entered U.S. records in 1995.
Where Kawthar is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kawthar” around the world
Where Kawthar lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kathy, Koko, Thara
Sibling names for Kawthar
Names that share Kawthar's style, for a brother or sister.
