Ensar
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 45 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 45 babies have been named Ensar 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.
Ensar is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ensar is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic ansar meaning 'helpers, supporters' — the name given to the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad in Medina who welcomed and aided the early Muslim community when they fled from Mecca.
The Ansar hold a place of immense honor in Islamic history. As a given name, Ensar declares a child's identity as a helper and supporter of goodness in the world — someone who stands alongside others when they are most in need.
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Ensar first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2011. A twenty-first-century entry, Ensar 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
Popularity Over Time
Ensar has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 9 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 36 | — |
The Story of Ensar
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Ensar is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Ensar are most likely born between 2012 and 2022.
How rare is Ensar?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ensar is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2011, peaked in the 2010s with 36 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2011–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 | #8503 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9863 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9957 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9974 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10037 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8996 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2011–2022