Anhar
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 169 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Anhar peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 22 babies received this name in a single year (2023). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Anhar remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Anhar ranks #7980 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Anhar is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'rivers' or 'streams' — the plural of nahr. In Arabic poetry and Islamic tradition, rivers are symbols of abundance, paradise, and the flow of divine blessing. The name evokes freshness, life, and natural beauty.
Anhar is rare and lyrical — a name that sounds like moving water, clear and beautiful, carrying the promise of abundance for the child who bears it.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Anhar belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Anhar’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anhar has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 73 | #7654 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 85 | #12268 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 11 | #16596 | — |
The Story of Anhar
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Anhar is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Anhar are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Anhar?
Only about 1 in every 276,923 babies born in 2024 was named Anhar — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 85 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Anhar by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 2008–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | #7980 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5561 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8069 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7661 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9000 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7764 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6270 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7483 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13013 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14671 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14739 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12101 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17120 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17251 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15426 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17765 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2024