Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Kowsar since 2005
Babies named Kowsar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Kowsar first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2005 and reached its peak rank of 10,107 in 2018. While still rare, with an incidence of 1 in 178,585 births, it has maintained a stable presence. The name is largely used within Persian and Arabic-speaking communities in the U.S. Its usage reflects the cultural heritage of families who value the religious significance of Kawthar. As a modern Persian variant, Kowsar joins a broader trend of names drawn from Islamic tradition, and its consistent but low ranking suggests it remains a distinctive choice.
Kowsar is a Persian-influenced variant of the Arabic name Kawthar (كوثر), which appears in the Quran as the name of a river in Paradise and is also the title of Surah 108. The root means 'abundance' or 'bounty'. The name is common among Persian-speaking communities and has been used as a feminine given name in Iran and neighboring regions since the late 20th century.
“Kowsar” around the world
Where Kowsar lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kowsi, Koko
Sibling names for Kowsar
Names that share Kowsar's style, for a brother or sister.
