Will my child share the name Waqar with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Waqar per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Waqar in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Waqar becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Waqar is declining: down 960 places since 2006, to #3,830 in 2011. It peaked at #441 in 1996.

Is Waqar a good choice for a distinctive name?

Waqar 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.

Is Waqar a popular baby name in the United States?

Waqar does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Waqar is a distinctive choice, ranked #3830 in 2011. Your child is likely to be the only Waqar in their class.

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UK Rank 2011

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About the Name Waqar

Waqar has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 960 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #441 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Waqar is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Waqar in their class.