Bahar

Bahar - A very unique female name

Bahar appeared on the charts for the first time in 1989 on position #3364. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Bahar and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Bahar? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Bahar. The baby girl name Bahar was given to 11 baby girls in 2025, ranking #3674 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 118,497 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Bahar peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 3141.

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Bahar is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Bahar is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #1,209 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,830.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Bahar is where you live.

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Bahar origin and meaning

Persian/Turkish

Spring — the season

Bahar is the Persian and Turkish word for spring, the season, used as a girl's name. It has been in the American data since 1989 and peaked in 2024.

Attested etymology

Bahar is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Bahar, pop culture references for the name Bahar and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Bahar

We've found the following names that sound similar to Bahar, sorted by popularity.

Bria / Bree / Briar / Brea / Brie / Bari / Barrie / Bryar / Barri / Barry /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Bahar

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Bahar a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Bahar?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

bah-HAR · /bɑːˈhɑːr/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Bahar Soomekh — Iranian-American actress (b. 1975) Contemporary

Style

InternationalNature

Why parents choose it

A bright seasonal name, simple and warm, with a clear meaning.

Worth knowing

• The stress is on the second syllable, which English speakers may miss.