Cinar
A boy's name of Turkish origin with 11 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Cinar hit its peak of 6 births in 2017, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Today, Cinar reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Cinar is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Cinar is a boy's baby name of Turkish origin meaning 'plane tree' (the Oriental plane, platanus orientalis), a majestic, long-lived tree that has shaded the streets of Istanbul for centuries. It is a proud, leafy nature name with deep Turkish roots.
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Cinar is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Turkish naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Cinar creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cinar has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2013.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | — |
The Story of Cinar
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Cinar is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Cinar are most likely born between 2013 and 2017.
How rare is Cinar?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cinar is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2013, peaked in the 2010s with 11 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2013–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | #11035 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12486 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2013–2017