UK girl's name
Negar
A feminine Persian name meaning "bright", "shining", or "precious stone".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Negar is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Negar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4564, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. 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.
Negar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Negar. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Negar ranked #4564 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 girls were registered as Negar.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Negar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4564
2009
Births in 2009
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Negar mean?
Negar is a Persian feminine given name that originated in ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran. The name has its roots in the Old Persian word "negar," which means "image," "picture," or "beautiful." It was a common name among the ancient Persians and was often given to girls who were considered exceptionally beautiful.
The earliest recorded use of the name Negar dates back to the Sasanian Empire, which ruled over Persia from the 3rd to the 7th century AD. During this period, the name was mentioned in several Persian literary works, including the epic poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned poet Ferdowsi.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Negar was Negar Khatun, a Seljuk princess who lived in the 11th century. She was the daughter of Sultan Malik Shah and was renowned for her beauty and intelligence.
In the 12th century, a famous Persian poet named Negar Ghodsi gained prominence for her poetic works. She was born in Ghazni, Afghanistan, and her poetry often celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience.
During the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled over Persia from the 16th to the 18th century, the name Negar became increasingly popular among the nobility and upper classes. One notable figure from this era was Negar Khanum, a princess and the daughter of Shah Abbas I, who was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
In more recent times, Negar Gohar Estiri was a renowned Iranian painter and sculptor who lived from 1924 to 2018. She was a pioneer in the field of modern Iranian art and her works have been exhibited in various countries around the world.
Another notable individual with the name Negar is Negar Azizmoradi, an Iranian-Canadian actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films, including the critically acclaimed movie "The Salesman" by Asghar Farhadi.
Throughout its long history, the name Negar has been associated with beauty, art, and literary traditions in Persian culture. It continues to be a popular name in Iran and among Persian diaspora communities around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Negar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Negar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4564 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Negar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Negar in the UK right now?
In 2009, Negar was ranked #4564 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Negar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Negar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Negar?
A feminine Persian name meaning "bright", "shining", or "precious stone".
How many people are called Negar in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Negar 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.