An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.
A surname from Arabic.
Qamar is a girl's and boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'moon' — from the Arabic root q-m-r, which refers specifically to the full moon and its luminous glow.
Qamar is a classic Arabic name used across the Arab world, Iran, Pakistan, and among Muslim communities globally. It shares its celestial meaning with names like Luna, Selene, and Chandra — but carries a distinctly Arabic elegance and spiritual resonance.
Qamar has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 177 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 113 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 30 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47 | #3360 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3818 |
| 2022 | 33 | #4353 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5893 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3986 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6640 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6726 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12476 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5938 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7902 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8848 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16081 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16311 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14619 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19518 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13513 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17104 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19338 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15966 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for girls, Qamar has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 165 births since 1988.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2005–2024) · Methodology