Sakar
A masculine Arabic name meaning "thankful" or "grateful to God".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Sakar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sakar today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sakar births was 2023 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sakar. 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 Sakar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2023
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,597
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Sakar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sakar 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 Sakar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sakar
The name Sakar has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "shakara," which translates to "sugar" or "sweet." This name was likely given to children with the hope that their lives would be sweet and filled with happiness.
Sakar is a name that has been prevalent in various regions of the Indian subcontinent, including present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It has been found in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, indicating its long-standing cultural significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sakar can be traced back to the 7th century CE. Sakar Brahman, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian, lived during this period and made significant contributions to the study of language and literature.
In the 12th century CE, Sakar Dev, a Hindu mystic and saint, gained recognition for his devotional poetry and teachings on spiritual enlightenment. His works, which emphasized love and devotion to the divine, had a profound impact on the Bhakti movement in India.
Another notable figure bearing the name Sakar was Sakar Khan, a military commander and governor who served under the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the empire's territories.
During the 19th century, Sakar Misra, a prominent Indian philosopher and social reformer, advocated for the empowerment of women and the eradication of social evils such as the caste system and child marriage.
In more recent times, Sakar Khan was a celebrated Pakistani classical singer and composer who made invaluable contributions to the world of Hindustani music in the 20th century. His melodious voice and innovative compositions earned him widespread acclaim and recognition.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Sakar throughout history, each leaving their unique mark in various fields, ranging from literature and religion to politics and the arts.
People
Sakar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sakar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sakar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sakar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sakar 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Sakar a common name?
We classify Sakar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sakar most popular?
The single biggest year for Sakar was 2023, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sakar is about 3 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 Sakar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sakar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sakar 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 Sakar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sakar 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 Sakar 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 are called Sakar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.