Is Sahar a boy's or girl's name?

Sahar is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 29 recorded births.

When was Sahar most popular?

Sahar reached its peak popularity in 1996 with 83 births that year. It is currently ranked #3363 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Sahar?

Sahar is currently ranked #3363 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,410 babies since 1971.

Sahar

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysArabicRising fast Also a pet name

#3363▲ 100in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from Arabic, used in Arabic countries, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Sahar is a girl's and boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'dawn' or 'the time just before sunrise' — the magical transitional hour between night and day.

Sahar is widely used across the Arab world, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan — it's a name that evokes both beauty and hope, the promise of a new day beginning. Its soft, two-syllable sound travels beautifully across linguistic boundaries.

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Popularity Over Time

Sahar has 53+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1971.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Sahar
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	247	#3284	▼
2010s	478	#3433	—
2000s	495	#3292	▼
1990s	632	#2205	▲
1980s	439	#2448	▲
1970s	119	#5169	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(53 years, 1971–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Sahar
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	47	#3363	+1 (2.2%)
2023	46	#3463	-16 (-25.8%)
2022	62	#2782	+14 (29.2%)
2021	48	#3328	+4 (9.1%)
2020	44	#3486	-6 (-12.0%)
2019	50	#3214	+1 (2.0%)
2018	49	#3282	-3 (-5.8%)
2017	52	#3130	-5 (-8.8%)
2016	57	#2962	+2 (3.6%)
2015	55	#3082	+9 (19.6%)
2014	46	#3476	-5 (-9.8%)
2013	51	#3212	+20 (64.5%)
2012	31	#4688	-14 (-31.1%)
2011	45	#3543	+3 (7.1%)
2010	42	#3736	+6 (16.7%)
2009	36	#4260	-8 (-18.2%)
2008	44	#3697	0
2007	44	#3711	-1 (-2.2%)
2006	45	#3551	+10 (28.6%)
2005	35	#4102	-10 (-22.2%)

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

Sahar as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Sahar has also been given to 29 boys in the U.S. since 1989.

#12047

Current rank

Total births

2005

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Sahar be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Sahar is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #3363. As a boy's name, it ranks #12047.

Sahar has two lives

Sahar, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1971–2024) · Methodology