Manar
Meaninglighthouse · Arabic
- US rank
- #6,546
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,069 in 2002
17 babies were named Manar in the US in 2025. It has dropped 221 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1983–2025
US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Manar you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 94,340 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Manar, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Manar would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryManar first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2002, when it reached #3,069.
- TrendManar has slipped 221 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,546. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Manar means “lighthouse”.
About the name Manar
Manar is a girl name of English origin meaning “lighthouse”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-nar”. US birth records list Manar for girls from 1983 to 2025, in 41 of those 43 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #3,069 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,546, with 17 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.0 | 334,928 girls |
| 1990s | 8.2 | 121,507 girls |
| 2000s | 14 | 70,472 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 87,796 girls |
| 2020s | 9.7 | 103,270 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Manar
What does the name Manar mean?
Manar means “lighthouse” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Manar?
Manar has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Manar a boy or girl name?
Manar is a girl name.
How popular is the name Manar?
Manar ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#3,069).