Adar

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-DAR /ɑˈdɑr/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew adar, variously 'noble; exalted' and 'fire; strength'; also the name of a Hebrew month; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; exalted; fire: Adar is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (said 'ah-DAR').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew adar, variously 'noble; exalted' and 'fire; strength'; also the name of a Hebrew month; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2024)#8957 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 106

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adar comes from the Hebrew adar, variously 'noble; exalted' and 'fire; strength'; also the name of a Hebrew month (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'ah-DAR').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Israeli families. Rare, noble-and-exalted at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Adar is Hebrew, variously 'noble; exalted' and 'fire; strength' — also a Hebrew month — a crisp name, used for both sexes (said 'ah-DAR').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Adar — Hebrew; unisex; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adar mean?

Adar is Hebrew, variously 'noble; exalted' and 'fire' — also a Hebrew month; used for both sexes; here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Adar?

It's said ah-DAR /ɑˈdɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adar a boy or girl name?

Adar is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Adar?

Adar is a very rare name in the U.S.