Salaar
A masculine name with Arabic roots meaning "commander" or "leader".
Name Census estimates that about 176 living Americans carry the first name Salaar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Salaar today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Salaar births was 2024 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Salaar. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Salaar with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
176
~ 1 in 1,947,468 Americans
Peak year
2024
50 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,653
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Salaar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Salaar from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 118 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
Salaar 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 Salaar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Salaars live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Salaar, while California, Texas, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Salaar
The name Salaar is derived from the Persian language and has its roots in the word "salaar," which means "commander" or "leader." This name has a rich history spanning several centuries and cultures.
In ancient Persia, the title of "salaar" was bestowed upon military commanders and leaders who demonstrated exceptional bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield. The earliest known usage of this term dates back to the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over modern-day Iran and surrounding regions from the 3rd to the 7th century AD.
As the Persian Empire expanded, the name Salaar gained prominence and spread to various regions under its influence. It was adopted by individuals of high social standing and military ranks, symbolizing their leadership qualities and martial prowess.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Salaar can be found in the epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings) by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, written between 977 and 1010 AD. In this literary masterpiece, Salaar is mentioned as the name of a valiant warrior and commander during the reign of the legendary Persian king, Fereydun.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Salaar. One such individual was Salaar Amir Barid Khan (1639-1720), a Persian military leader and governor who served under the Mughal Empire in India. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of Mughal rule in the region.
Another prominent figure was Salaar Jung I (1718-1763), the founder of the Asaf Jahi dynasty in the princely state of Hyderabad, India. He served as the prime minister and de facto ruler of Hyderabad and was known for his administrative and military prowess.
In the realm of literature, Salaar Muzaffar (1834-1910) was a renowned Persian poet and calligrapher who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Persian literature and culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Salaar Abdali (1928-2018) was an Afghan military officer and diplomat who played a key role in the Afghan resistance against the Soviet invasion in the 1980s. He served as the ambassador of Afghanistan to Pakistan during this turbulent period.
Salaar Gazi (1015-1090), also known as Salaar Masud, was a renowned military commander and poet who played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Seljuk Empire in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) during the 11th century. He is revered as a hero and saint in Anatolia.
The name Salaar has continued to be used across various cultures and regions, carrying with it a legacy of leadership, bravery, and military prowess. Its enduring popularity reflects the reverence and respect bestowed upon those who have demonstrated exceptional qualities in commanding and guiding others.
People
Salaar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Salaar 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
Salaar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Salaar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 176 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Salaar 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 1,947,468 US residents.
Is Salaar a common name?
We classify Salaar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 177 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Salaar most popular?
The single biggest year for Salaar was 2024, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Salaar is about 6 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 Salaar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Salaar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Salaar 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 Salaar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Salaar 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 Salaar 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 common is the name Salaar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.