Bar

Q: Is Bar a boy or girl name?

Bar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #26906, and as a boy name it ranks #36481.

Q: How popular is the name Bar?

Bar is ranked #26906 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ b-AHR ]

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Girl Name #26,906 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Bar is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-AHR.

Parents who love the name Bar often also consider Asmitha, Ahkeelah, Carriana .

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Popularity Over Time

#26,906

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #26,906
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Barbara #860 Barbie #3226 Barrett #4837

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Boy Name

Bar is also used as a boy name, ranked #36481.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bar

Is Bar a boy or girl name?

Bar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #26906. As a boy name, it is ranked #36481. Bar is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Bar?

Bar is pronounced b-AHR.

How popular is the name Bar?

Bar is currently ranked #26906 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Bar a common or rare name?

Bar is an uncommon name, ranked #26906 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bar

Bar is a girl name .

Is Bar a boy or girl name? Bar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #26,906 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #36,481. Bar is more commonly used as a girl name.

Bar is currently ranked #26,906 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Bar include Barbara, Barbie, Barrett . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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