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Kamar

♂ Boy

Pronounced kə-MAR /kəˈmɑr/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Qamar — Arabic qamar, 'the moon' (especially the full moon)Medium

In 30 seconds: Bright as the moon: Kamar spells Qamar — Arabic 'the moon'. Luminous, romantic, and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningSpelling of Qamar — Arabic qamar, 'the moon' (especially the full moon)
U.S. rank (2025)#4948 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,576

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619762025

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

Kamar is a spelling of Qamar — from Arabic qamar, 'the moon', especially the full moon. A luminous, romantic name across the Arab world, here for boys (it's also used for girls).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, the-moon at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Qamar means 'the moon' (especially the full moon) in Arabic — a luminous, romantic name; Kamar is a soft spelling, used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 75%
Arabic references — qamar — etymology

Variations

QamarKamariaQamaria

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Kamar de los Reyes (1967-2023)
    Puerto Rican-American actor known for his roles on One Life to Live and The Young and the Restless

If you like Kamar…

Qamar— the standard spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamar mean?

Kamar spells Qamar — Arabic 'the moon'.

How do you pronounce Kamar?

It's said kə-MAR /kəˈmɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kamar a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kamar?

Kamar is a rare name in the U.S.

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