Anwar Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Anwar originates from Arabic, meaning 'luminous' or 'radiant'. It has evolved from its classical forms into modern usage, maintaining its positive connotation. Anwar has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 20th century in various cultures. The name is associated with traits of brightness and intelligence, and it is well-represented by notable individuals.
The name Anwar is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Anwar has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Anwar' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1475th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1416th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2371st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3062nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17256th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16330th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19262nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 22160th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Anwar' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anwar"
Pronunciation
/ˈæn.wɑːr/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Anwar means 'luminous' or 'radiant'. It is derived from the Arabic root 'n-w-r', which pertains to light.
Meaning
luminous, radiant
Language Evolution
Anwar (modern Arabic), Anwar (classical Arabic)
Historical Usage
The name Anwar has been popular in Arabic-speaking cultures and gained recognition in various parts of the world during the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Anouar, Anvar, Anouar
Modern Popularity & Image
Anwar is generally perceived positively, associated with intelligence and brightness. It remains a popular name in many Muslim-majority countries.
Famous People
Anwar al-Awlaki (Yemeni-American cleric), Anwar Jibawi (Vine star and social media influencer), Anwar Ibrahim (Malaysian politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anwar"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Anwar"
"Anwar" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1475th of 10718 | 554 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1416th of 16616 | 935 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2371st of 24088 | 771 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3062nd of 23106 | 463 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 17256th of 19264 | 9 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 16330th of 27321 | 32 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19262nd of 35406 | 44 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 22160th of 30306 | 18 |
Regional Popularity of "Anwar" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
38.20% 1122nd/2937 |
23.83% 830th/3483 |
39.88% 1403rd/3518 |
49.11% 1986th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
38.37% 1414th/3685 |
19.02% 851st/4475 |
29.15% 1514th/5194 |
32.07% 2026th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
45.26% 2074th/4582 |
35.86% 1852nd/5164 |
39.16% 2864th/7313 |
36.97% 2759th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
45.76% 1823rd/3984 |
65.92% 2958th/4487 |
63.97% 4364th/6822 |
50.32% 3158th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Anwar" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anwar"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anwar" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.