Home › Baby Names Directory › Salaar

Salaar

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAL-aar /ˈsæl.æær/Medium

Meaning: leader, commanderMedium

In 30 seconds: Salaar is a Persian boy's name meaning 'leader' or 'commander'.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumPersian
Meaningleader, commander
U.S. rank (2024)#2653 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 177

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420092024

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

History & Origin

The name comes from Persian, where it carries the sense of one who leads or commands. It has historically been used as a title for a chief or military head before settling into use as a given name.

Salaar has a strong, open sound, with that long second syllable giving it weight on the tongue.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Salaar is 'leader, commander', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Salaar — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Salaar — meaning/etymology

Variations

—

Nicknames

—

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Salaar…

Amir— Means 'commander' or 'prince', matching Salaar's theme of leadership.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Salaar mean?

Salaar is usually explained as meaning 'leader, commander' and is most often linked with Persian tradition.

How do you pronounce Salaar?

It's commonly said SAL-aar /ˈsæl.æær/.

Is Salaar a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Salaar is used as a boy name.

How popular is Salaar?

In 2024, Salaar ranked #2653 in the U.S. for boys, with 50 births recorded.