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 his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Waqar becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Waqar has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 960 places in the last five years. Its peak was #441 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3830

Waqar

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

#3830

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.