Azhar
Meaningmost radiant · Arabic
Azhar is an Arabic boy name meaning “most radiant”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Azhar and you get Zahra. Same letters, different name.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Azhar would score 17 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
- GenerationAzhar is having its moment right now. Most Azhars are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Azhar would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 63,291 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAzhar first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Boy or girlAzhar truly works for either: 73% of the 37 babies named Azhar in 2025 were boys, the rest girls.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Azhar
Azhar is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “most radiant”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Azhar
What does the name Azhar mean?
Azhar means “most radiant” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Zahir (“radiant, evident”), Viraj (“radiant, resplendent”), Munir (“radiant, luminous”) and Zohra (“Venus; radiant”).
What is the origin of the name Azhar?
Azhar is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Azhar a boy or girl name?
Azhar is a boy name, though a few girls are given it too each year. In 2025, 27 US boys were named Azhar.
How popular is the name Azhar?
Azhar ranked #3,949 for US boys in 2025, given to 27 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,286 places.
What names are similar to Azhar?
If you like Azhar, you might also like Zahir, Viraj, Munir and Zohra.
What should I know before naming my baby Azhar?
Azhar is an Arabic boy name meaning “most radiant”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.