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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'.
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Origin MediumPersian
Meaningleader, commander
U.S. rank (2025)#3118 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births39 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 216

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420092025

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

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

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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.

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