Nashari
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "the one who spreads happiness".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Nashari. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nashari today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nashari births was 2002 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nashari. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nashari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2002
8 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2005 SSA rank
#18,363
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Nashari: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nashari 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 Nashari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 13 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nashari
The name Nashari is believed to have its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle East. The name is derived from the Arabic word "nashr," which means "to spread" or "to propagate." It is likely that the name was initially used to signify the dissemination of knowledge, faith, or ideas.
In the early centuries of Islam, the name Nashari may have been associated with scholars or individuals who played a role in the spread of Islamic teachings and traditions. However, there is limited historical evidence of the name's usage during this period, as records from that era are often incomplete or fragmented.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Nashari can be found in a 9th-century Arabic manuscript, which mentions a scholar named Nashari al-Baghdadi. This individual was known for his contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.
Another notable figure bearing the name Nashari was Nashari al-Andalusi, a 12th-century Islamic philosopher and theologian from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). He was renowned for his writings on metaphysics and his efforts to reconcile Islamic teachings with the philosophies of ancient Greece.
In the 14th century, a prominent Persian poet named Nashari Tusi gained recognition for his lyrical compositions and his mastery of the Persian language. His works were highly influential in the literary circles of the time and are still studied by scholars of Persian literature.
During the Ottoman Empire, a statesman and military commander named Nashari Pasha lived in the 16th century. He served as the governor of several provinces and played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of Ottoman power in the Balkans and the Middle East.
In more recent times, a notable figure with the name Nashari was Nashari al-Qatari, a 20th-century Qatari scholar and religious leader. He was widely respected for his knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his efforts to promote education and social reform in Qatar.
It is important to note that the historical records and references mentioned above may not be exhaustive, as the availability of information from ancient and medieval times can be limited. Additionally, the name Nashari may have been transliterated or spelled differently in various regions and time periods, making it challenging to trace its complete history with certainty.
People
Nashari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nashari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Nashari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nashari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nashari 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Nashari a common name?
We classify Nashari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nashari most popular?
The single biggest year for Nashari was 2002, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nashari is about 23 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 Nashari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nashari a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nashari in the SSA data are female. 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 Nashari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nashari 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 Nashari 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 Nashari?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.