Nazari
A masculine diminutive form of the French name Nazaire, originally from Latin Nazarius, meaning "of Nazareth".
Name Census estimates that about 197 living Americans carry the first name Nazari. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 59.1% of registrations being female. The average person named Nazari today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nazari births was 2019 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nazari. 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.
People living today
197
~ 1 in 1,739,870 Americans
Peak year
2019
21 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,565
Tracked since 2010
Gender
Gender distribution for Nazari
Nazari is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 198 total registrations, 81 (40.9%) were male and 117 (59.1%) were female.
Nazari as a male name
- Ranked #7,565 in 2024
- 11 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (12 births)
Nazari as a female name
- Ranked #10,015 in 2024
- 10 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (15 births)
Popularity
Nazari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nazari from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 106 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nazari 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 Nazari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nazari
The name Nazari has its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to the ancient Iranian civilization that flourished in the region now known as Iran. It is believed to have derived from the Persian word "Nazar," which means "sight" or "vision," suggesting a connection to clarity, perception, or spiritual insight.
In the early centuries of the Islamic era, the name gained prominence across the Persian-speaking world, including parts of Central Asia and the Middle East. Its popularity may have been influenced by the Islamic tradition, as names with spiritual connotations were often favored by Muslim communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nazari can be found in the works of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Abū ʿAbdullāh Jāʿfar ibn Muḥammad Rudakī, who lived in the 9th century CE. His poetry and writings have preserved the name, providing an insight into its usage during that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nazari. One such figure was Nazari Khusraw, a celebrated Persian poet and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. His works, including the famous Mathnawi, have had a lasting impact on Persian literature and Sufism.
Another prominent figure was Nazari ibn al-Husayn al-Qummi, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from the 10th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and was highly regarded for his expertise in the interpretation of religious texts.
In the realm of art and architecture, the name Nazari is associated with Nazari al-Hakim, an influential Persian architect who lived in the 11th century CE. He is credited with the design and construction of several iconic buildings, including the Masjid-e Jāmé of Isfahan, one of the most remarkable mosques in Iran.
Another notable figure was Nazari al-Tusi, a Persian polymath who lived in the 13th century CE. He made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and theology. His works have had a profound impact on the development of scientific thought in the Islamic world.
It is worth noting that while the name Nazari has its roots in the Persian language and culture, its usage has transcended geographical boundaries, and it has been embraced by various communities throughout history, reflecting the rich diversity and interconnectedness of human civilizations.
People
Nazari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nazari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Nazari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nazari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 197 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nazari 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 1,739,870 US residents.
Is Nazari a common name?
We classify Nazari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nazari most popular?
The single biggest year for Nazari was 2019, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nazari is about 7 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 Nazari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nazari a female name?
Yes, 59.1% of people registered as Nazari 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 Nazari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nazari 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 Nazari 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 Nazari?
Find out how many people have the name Nazari on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.