Hagar
Pronunciation: [ h-AYG-ahr ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Hagar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 132 babies have been named Hagar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hagar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,985 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,985
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Hagar
Hagar is a girl name .
Hagar is currently ranked #28,985 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hagar include Hag, Hay, Haie, and Hagkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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