How Many People Are Named Qamar?

Complete statistics for the name Qamar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Qamar
Very Rare
Arabic

Qamar means 'moon' in Arabic, adding a celestial touch to its rarity. Only 480 people named Qamar live in the US today, making up just 1 in 686,848 Americans. The majority, 96%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~968
Living in US
1 in 342,406
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Moon
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Dreamy Sensitive Creative
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

334,257
Worldwide Bearers
#3,118
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
205,784
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
49,290
🇮🇷 Iran
21,633
🇸🇴 Somalia
16,395
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
11,890
🇮🇳 India
11,881
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
5,423
🇰🇪 Kenya
2,210
🇪🇬 Egypt
2,082
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1,440

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
163 (34%)
♀ Female
318 (66%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
468
Would be under 30 (96%)
17
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 485 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Qamar Through the Generations

Qamar has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 53 births. As of now, there are 480 people named Qamar in the United States, with the average age being 11 years old. The age distribution reveals a youthful demographic, with 468 individuals under 30, 17 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating that Qamar is predominantly a name of the younger generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 18
Michigan 11
Texas 6
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Qamar

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Qamar's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Qamar

How Many People Have the Name Qamar?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 968 people in the United States currently share the name Qamar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 342,406 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Qamar a Common or Rare Name?

Qamar is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Qamar Mean?

Qamar means "moon" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Qamar in SSA data, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

When Was Qamar Most Popular?

The name Qamar reached peak popularity in 2024, with 53 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Qamar?

Approximately 968 people named Qamar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 968. That works out to roughly 1 in 342,406 Americans.

Is Qamar a rare name?

Qamar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 342,406 Americans has this name.

What does the name Qamar mean?

Qamar means "moon" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Qamar more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 34% of people named Qamar are male and 66% are female.

When was Qamar most popular?

Qamar peaked in 2024 with 53 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US968
All-Time Births968
1 in X1 in 342,406
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2024
World Rank#3,118
Male %34%
Female %66%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.