unisex name · in the US
Adar
ah-DAR (Hebrew)
- Origin Hebrew
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 488
Adar is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 12% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Adar is a name of Hebrew origin.
- Peaked in France in 2025, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 23,580 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1995.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Adar Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 110 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 80 |
How Popular Is Adar?
In 2025, Adar was given to 25 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Adar Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Adar
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Adar Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Adar over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Adar is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- France Boys' 0% girls · 135 babies
- United States Both 30% girls · 79 babies
How to Say Adar
- Hebrew ah-DAR
Sibling Names for Adar
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Adar — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Adar
How popular is the name Adar?
In 2025, Adar was given to 25 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Adar a girl's or a boy's name?
Adar is used for both girls and boys. About 12% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Adar?
Adar has 2 syllables.
When was Adar most popular?
Adar peaked in 2025, when 25 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Adar a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Adar currently ranks #1,347 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.