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Salar
♂ Boy
Pronounced sah-LAR /sɑˈlɑr/High
Meaning: From Persian salar, 'commander, chief' — the sipah-salar led armiesHigh
In 30 seconds: The general's title, civilianized: Salar commanded Persian armies as sipah-salar — now commands car seats with equal authority.
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Origin HighPersian
MeaningFrom Persian salar, 'commander, chief' — the sipah-salar led armies
U.S. rank (2024)#3866 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 209
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Salar comes from Persian salar, 'commander, chief' — the army-leading title across Persianate empires. A strong classic in Iranian and Afghan use.
In the U.S. it appears in Persian-heritage families. Rare, command at the root, and ranked.
Did you know? Sipah-salar — 'army commander' — ranked atop Persian and Mughal militaries; Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni borrows different salt.
Overall data confidence 82%
Persian references — salar — etymology
Variations
SalaarSardar
Nicknames
Sal
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Salar mean?
Salar is Persian for 'commander, army chief'.
How do you pronounce Salar?
It's said sah-LAR /sɑˈlɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Salar a boy or girl name?
Salar is a boy's name.
How popular is Salar?
Salar is a rare name in the U.S.