Anwar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
96% Masculine / 4% Feminine
Meaning:
Anwar means 'luminous' or 'radiant'.
Meaning of the Name Anwar
Anwar is an Arabic name that means 'luminous' or 'radiant'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'nur' which means 'light'. The name is often given to boys as a symbol of enlightenment, brightness, and positivity. Anwar has its roots in Islamic culture and is commonly used in countries with Arabic-speaking populations.
Popularity of the Name Anwar
The popularity for the name Anwar peaked in popularity in the year 1978 with 144 births, which ranked number 1,660 out of 16,628 unique names for that year. Anwar had the most female births in 2009 with 10, which ranked number 10,677 out of 20,192 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1978 with 144, which ranked number 697 out of 6,763 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Anwar has declined slightly over the last ten years from 42 births to 39 births, a decline of -7.14%. Among males, Anwar has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 35 births to 39 births, an increase of 11.43%. Among females, Anwar has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Anwar
- 20 Year Trend of Anwar: -23.53%
- 10 Year Trend of Anwar: -7.14%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Anwar: 11.43%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Anwar: -100.00%
Popularity of Anwar by State
For males, Anwar was most popular in Northeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Anwar. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Anwar
- Total Births of Anwar: 39 (-0.74%)
- Male Births of Anwar: 39 (1.09%) 0
Given the downward trend of Anwar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.74% decrease in total births, for a total of 39 births in 2024. Male births for Anwar have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 39 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.09%.