Quamar
A masculine Arabic name meaning "moon, moonlight".
Name Census estimates that about 40 living Americans carry the first name Quamar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quamar today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quamar births was 2008 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quamar. 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 Quamar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
40
~ 1 in 8,568,858 Americans
Peak year
2008
10 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,551
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Quamar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quamar from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 28 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Quamar remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Quamar 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 Quamar 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 Quamar
The name Quamar has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word "qamar," which means "moon" or "lunar." This celestial connection suggests that the name may have been associated with celestial or astronomical themes in its early usage.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Quamar can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In the Quran, the word "qamar" is mentioned several times in relation to the moon and its significance in various contexts, such as time-keeping and religious observances.
Historical records indicate that the name Quamar was commonly used among Arab scholars and intellectuals during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries. This period witnessed remarkable advancements in various fields, including astronomy, mathematics, and literature.
One notable figure bearing the name Quamar from this era was Quamar al-Din al-Khwarizmi, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and geographer who lived in the 9th century. He is renowned for his contributions to the development of algebra and his work on the systematic solution of linear and quadratic equations.
Another historical figure with the name Quamar was Quamar al-Din al-Naysaburi, a 12th-century Persian poet and philosopher. His poetic works were highly influential in the Persian literary tradition and celebrated for their spiritual depth and philosophical insights.
In the 13th century, Quamar al-Din al-Razi, a renowned Persian polymath, made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and physics. He is considered one of the most influential scholars of his time and is credited with pioneering works in fields like optics and mechanics.
Quamar al-Din al-Samarkandi, a 14th-century astronomer and mathematician from Samarkand, was another notable figure who bore the name Quamar. He is best known for his contributions to astronomical observations and his work on improving astronomical instruments and techniques.
Throughout history, the name Quamar has been carried by numerous individuals from various cultural and academic backgrounds, reflecting its deep roots in the Islamic and Arabic traditions. While its usage may have evolved over time, the name continues to retain its celestial and scholarly connotations, serving as a testament to its rich heritage and enduring legacy.
People
Quamar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quamar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quamar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quamar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 40 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quamar 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 8,568,858 US residents.
Is Quamar a common name?
We classify Quamar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 40 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quamar most popular?
The single biggest year for Quamar was 2008, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quamar is about 19 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 Quamar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quamar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quamar 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 Quamar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quamar 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 Quamar 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 have Quamar as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Quamar on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.