Anwar
Pronunciation: [ ANW-ahr ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Anwar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 103 babies have been named Anwar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anwar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,581 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,581
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Anwar
Anwar is a girl name .
Is Anwar a boy or girl name? Anwar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,581 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,881. Anwar is more commonly used as a boy name.
Anwar is currently ranked #33,581 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Anwar include Anw, Any, Anie, and Anwkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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