Ansara
A feminine Arabic name meaning "deliverance or salvation comes from God."
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Ansara. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ansara today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ansara births was 1960 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ansara. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Ansara is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ansaras were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ansara. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1960
5 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1960 SSA rank
#4,059
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Ansara: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ansara by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ansara during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ansara
The name Ansara is believed to have its origins in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "ansara," which means "ray of light" or "beam of light." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were seen as radiant or enlightened.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Ansara can be found in the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this ancient text, Ansara is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes.
During the medieval period, the name Ansara was also found in various Persian and Arabic texts, indicating that it had spread beyond its Indian origins. In the 11th century, an Arabic scholar named Ansara ibn al-Husayn al-Khwarizmi wrote a treatise on astronomy, suggesting that the name had gained some prominence among intellectual circles of the time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Ansara was a 12th-century Persian poet and mystic known as Ansari of Herat (1006-1088). He is renowned for his profound spiritual poetry and is considered a major figure in the tradition of Sufi literature.
In the 16th century, there was a famous Ottoman calligrapher named Ansara Efendi (1480-1556), who was renowned for his mastery of the art of calligraphy and his contributions to the development of the Ottoman Naskh script.
Another notable figure with the name Ansara was an 18th-century Indian poet and scholar, Ansara Khan (1722-1801), who wrote extensively on subjects such as philosophy, literature, and religion.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Ansara was the American actress and singer, Ansara El Haj (1925-1985), who was best known for her roles in films such as "The Greatest Story Ever Told" and "The Ten Commandments."
Overall, the name Ansara has a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods, with its origins rooted in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit. It has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in fields such as literature, art, and scholarship, reflecting the name's connection to enlightenment and radiance.
People
Ansara + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ansara as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Ansara: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ansara?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ansara going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Ansara a common name?
We classify Ansara as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ansara most popular?
The single biggest year for Ansara was 1960, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ansara is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ansara in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ansara a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ansara in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ansara still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ansara in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ansara can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Ansara?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.