Qamar
Meaningmoon · Arabic
Qamar is an Arabic girl name meaning “moon”. 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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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Qamar would score 16 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10).
- GenerationQamar is having its moment right now. Most Qamars 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 Qamar would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 25,510 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryQamar first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Qamars? Head to Michigan, where it's the #519 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Qamar
Qamar is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “moon”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Qamar
What does the name Qamar mean?
Qamar means “moon” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “moon” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Luna (“moon”), Selena (“moon”), Aylin (“moon halo”) and Selene (“moon”).
What is the origin of the name Qamar?
Qamar is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Qamar a boy or girl name?
Qamar is a girl name, though a few boys are given it too each year. In 2025, 63 US girls were named Qamar.
How popular is the name Qamar?
Qamar ranked #2,719 for US girls in 2025, given to 63 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 1,196 places.
What names are similar to Qamar?
If you like Qamar, you might also like Luna, Selena, Aylin and Selene.
What should I know before naming my baby Qamar?
Qamar is an Arabic girl name meaning “moon”. 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.