Solar

Pronunciation: [ s-OHL-er ]

Boy Name #5,691 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Solar is a boy name, recorded for 16 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-OHL-er.

Parents who love the name Solar often also consider Sophia, Sophie, Sophronia .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,691
Total SSA Count: 16

Nicknames

Sol Soy Solie

Also a Girl Name

Solar is also used as a girl name, ranked #4775.

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Similar Names

Sophia Sophie Sophronia Solomon Sol Solon Soloman Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Solar

Is Solar a boy or girl name?

Solar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5691. As a girl name, it is ranked #4775. Solar is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Solar?

Solar is pronounced s-OHL-er.

How popular is the name Solar?

Solar is currently ranked #5691 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Solar?

Common nicknames for Solar include Sol, Soy, and Solie.

Is Solar a common or rare name?

Solar is an uncommon name, ranked #5691 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Solar

Solar is a boy name .

Is Solar a boy or girl name? Solar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,691 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,775. Solar is more commonly used as a girl name.

Solar is currently ranked #5,691 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Solar include Sol, Soy, and Solie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.