MallowbyNames

Summar

SUM-ahr · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Summer.

Peak popularity
1977
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Summar since 1976

Babies named Summar per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61319198020002020Most births 1977Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s53
1980s78
1990s102
2000s49
2010s34
2020s13

Meaning & origin

Summar is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1976. It peaked in usage that very year, with a small number of births. Since then, its trajectory has been stable but very low, never approaching mainstream popularity. The name does not appear among the top states or similar-name clusters. Its origins are unclear; it may be a respelling of the seasonal name Summer or a purely invented combination. Summar's rarity gives it a distinctive feel, appealing to parents seeking a fresh, simple name with a soft sound.

Summar first appeared in U.S. records in 1976. The name may be a respelling of Summer, the English word for the season, or a modern coinage blending fashionable sounds (e.g., the '-ar' suffix). It has never ranked in the top 1000 and has remained extremely rare, with only a handful of recorded uses per year.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sum, Mar

Variants: Summer, Sumar

Sibling names for Summar

Names that share Summar's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Summer, Autumn, Skye, Sienna, Lila

Brothers: River, Skyler, Asher, Leo, Finn

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Summar mean?
The meaning of Summar is uncertain. It may be a modern variant of Summer, referring to the season, or a completely invented name.
How popular is the name Summar?
Summar is extremely rare. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1976 and has never ranked in the top 1000. In 2025, it remains an uncommon choice.
Is Summar a boy or girl name?
Summar is typically used for girls.