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Anhuar

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Only 12 babies have been named Anhuar in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.

Anhuar is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Anhuar is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Anwar meaning 'luminous' or 'brighter,' popular in Arab and Persian-influenced cultures.

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Anhuar first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2005. A twenty-first-century entry, Anhuar belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.

Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

Unranked
Current Rank
12
Total births
Since 2005
2005
Peak year
12 births
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Popularity Over Time

Anhuar has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.

0369122005
First appeared: 2005Peak: 2005 (12 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Anhuar
DecadeBirthsTrend
2000s12

The Story of Anhuar

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2005, Anhuar is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Anhuar are most likely born between 2005 and 2005.

How rare is Anhuar?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Anhuar is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2000s with 12 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 20052005)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Anhuar
YearBirthsRank
200512#6245

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anhuar a boy's or girl's name?
Anhuar is primarily a boy's name.
When was Anhuar most popular?
Anhuar reached its peak popularity in 2005 with 12 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Anhuar?
Anhuar is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 12 babies in the U.S. since 2005. Its peak was in 2005.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20052005