Azhar

Azhar is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “shining, radiant.” In 2024 it was given to 20 boys in the United States.

Azhar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“shining, radiant”

About the name Azhar

Azhar belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “shining, radiant” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Azhar first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4720 in 2022, and in 2024 20 babies received the name — 289 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Azhar in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#4720 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Azhar in 2024
20
Total since 1880
289

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Azhar mean?

Azhar means “shining, radiant” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Azhar a boy or girl name?

Azhar is a boy name. In 2024, 20 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Azhar?

Azhar comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Azhar?

Azhar first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #4720 in 2022, and 20 babies were given the name in 2024.

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