Nezar

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Pronounced nuh-ZAR /nəˈzɑr/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Nizar, usually glossed 'few; scant' in the sense of rare and therefore precious. Nizar ibn Ma'ad is a figure in early Arab genealogy, ancestor of a great many Arab tribes, which gives the name real historical depth.Low

In 30 seconds: Nezar spells the Arabic Nizar — 'few', in the sense of rare and precious (said 'nuh-ZAR').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Nizar, usually glossed 'few; scant' in the sense of rare and therefore precious. Nizar ibn Ma'ad is a figure in early Arab genealogy, ancestor of a great many Arab tribes, which gives the name real historical depth.

U.S. rank (2024)#13601 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 197

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

Nezar is one English spelling of the Arabic Nizar, read as 'few; scant' — and understood as a compliment, marking something uncommon. Nizar ibn Ma'ad stands near the root of Arab tribal genealogy, and the name has been carried by poets and public figures across the Arab world since (said 'nuh-ZAR').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, storied, and crisp.

Did you know? The gloss 'few' sounds odd for a name until you hear it the Arabic way: few means rare, and rare means precious. Nizar is also an ancient name in Arab genealogy (said 'nuh-ZAR').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Nezar — Arabic Nizar, 'few; rare'; Nizar ibn Ma'ad in Arab genealogy

Variations

NizarNazarNezaar

Nicknames

NezZar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nezar mean?

Nezar spells the Arabic Nizar, glossed 'few' — in the sense of rare and therefore precious.

How do you pronounce Nezar?

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

Is Nezar a boy or girl name?

Nezar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nezar?

Nezar is a rare name for boys in the U.S.