Azar is a distinctive choice, ranked #4789 in 2021. Your child is likely to be the only Azar in their class.
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UK Rank 2021
#4789
About the Name Azar
Azar has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #4789. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2016.
Azar is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Azar
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Azar per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Azar in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Azar has held a stable position around #4789 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #4789 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Azar is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
3
UK babies named Azar (2021)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↑ 21 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Azar
Likely around 1 other Azar in the class
UK Popularity (2016–2021)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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