UK boy's name
Anzar
A masculine Arabic name deriving from the word "nazar" which signifies splendor or radiance.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anzar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Anzar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 7 births.
This profile covers 43 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1997 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 43 living people in the UK are called Anzar. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anzar ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 7 boys were registered as Anzar.
- • About 43 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anzar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
7 births
Estimated living
43
2026
Meaning
What does Anzar mean?
The name Anzar is believed to have originated from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "anzar," which means "to see" or "to have sight." The name is thought to have emerged during the early Islamic era, between the 7th and 8th centuries AD.
Anzar was likely used as a name in the Arabian Peninsula and other regions where Arabic was spoken. It may have been chosen as a name to symbolize wisdom, clarity, or perception. However, there are no clear historical records of its earliest use or any significant figures from ancient times who bore this name.
The earliest recorded example of the name Anzar dates back to the 11th century AD. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Anzar al-Qurtubi, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from Cordoba, Spain, who lived between 1010 and 1070 AD. He was known for his contributions to the study of Hadith (the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad).
Another notable figure with the name Anzar was Anzar Shah, a ruler of the Chauhan dynasty in India, who lived in the 13th century AD. He ruled over the region of Jalor (present-day Rajasthan) and is remembered for his military campaigns against the invading Mongol forces.
In the 14th century, Anzar al-Wazzan was a prominent Moroccan scholar and explorer. He is credited with introducing the concept of latitude and longitude to the Arab world and providing detailed accounts of West Africa.
During the 16th century, Anzar Ali Khan was a prominent military leader in the Mughal Empire of India. He served under the emperor Akbar and played a significant role in various military campaigns and conquests.
In more recent times, Anzar Ahmed Khan was a renowned Pakistani writer and poet who lived from 1911 to 1975. He was known for his contributions to Urdu literature and his works exploring themes of love, spirituality, and social issues.
It is important to note that the name Anzar has been used across various cultures and regions, particularly in the Islamic world, and the individuals mentioned here are just a few examples from different time periods and contexts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anzar over time
The chart below shows babies named Anzar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anzar, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anzar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anzar was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4890 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4484 | 27 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2544 | 7 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Anzar
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- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Anzar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anzar in the UK right now?
In 2023, Anzar was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Anzar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 7 babies registered as Anzar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anzar?
A masculine Arabic name deriving from the word "nazar" which signifies splendor or radiance.
How many people are called Anzar in the UK?
A total of 43 babies have been registered as Anzar across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.