UK girl's name
Hadar
A Hebrew name meaning "splendor" or "glory.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hadar is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hadar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. 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.
Hadar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Hadar. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hadar ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 girls were registered as Hadar.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hadar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Hadar mean?
The name Hadar is a Hebrew name with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "hadar," which means "splendor" or "majesty." The name is associated with beauty, elegance, and grandeur.
The earliest recorded use of the name Hadar can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where it appears as a place name and as a personal name. In the Book of Genesis, Hadar is mentioned as a city in the land of Canaan, while in the Book of Ezra, it is the name of a man who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile.
Throughout history, the name Hadar has been borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest examples is Hadar ben Shammah, a mighty warrior from the tribe of Levi, who lived during the reign of King David in the 10th century BCE. He is mentioned in the Bible for his bravery in defending a lentil field against the Philistines.
Another famous bearer of the name was Hadar Haddad, an Israeli military commander who played a crucial role in the Six-Day War in 1967. He was born in 1923 and passed away in 2003.
In the realm of literature, Hadar Jacobowitz is a notable American author and academic. Born in 1958, he has written several books on Jewish history and culture, including "The Hasidic Tales of the Holocaust" and "The Hasidic Anthology."
Hadar Noily is an Israeli architect and urban planner who has made significant contributions to the field of sustainable urban design. She was born in 1971 and is known for her work on projects that promote environmental sustainability and social inclusion.
In the world of sports, Hadar Hatuel is an Israeli basketball player who has represented her country in international competitions. She was born in 1991 and has played for several professional teams in Israel and Europe.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Hadar throughout history. The name's association with beauty, elegance, and grandeur has endured across cultures and generations, making it a timeless and meaningful choice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Hadar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hadar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
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- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
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FAQ
Hadar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hadar in the UK right now?
In 2010, Hadar was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hadar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Hadar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hadar?
A Hebrew name meaning "splendor" or "glory.".
How many people are called Hadar in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Hadar across the 1 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.