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Azar

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-ZAR /ɑˈzɑr/Medium

Meaning: From Persian azar, 'fire' — also the ninth month of the Persian calendar; here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: Fire itself: Azar is Persian for 'fire' — and the fire-month of the calendar. Warm, bright, and strong.
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningFrom Persian azar, 'fire' — also the ninth month of the Persian calendar; here for boys
U.S. rank (2025)#3136 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births38 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519732025

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

Azar comes from Persian azar, 'fire' — the sacred element of Zoroastrianism, the ninth month of the Persian calendar, and the angel of fire. A warm, bright name (used for both sexes), here for boys.

In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, fire at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Azar means 'fire' in Persian — and names the ninth month (late autumn) and the angel of fire in Zoroastrian tradition; warm and luminous.
Overall data confidence 78%
Persian references — azar — etymology

Variations

AzerAdar

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Azar Nafisi (1948-)
    Iranian-American professor and author of Reading Lolita in Tehran
  • ★Alex Azar (1967-)
    American lawyer and politician who served as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services 2018-2021

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azar mean?

Azar is Persian for 'fire' (and the fire-month of the calendar).

How do you pronounce Azar?

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

Is Azar a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Azar?

Azar is a rare name in the U.S.

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