Qamar
Qamar is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “Moon”, pronounced kah-MAR. It ranked #2745 in the United States in 2025, given to 63 babies, and peaked at #2745 in 2025. Common nicknames: Qami, Mari.
How popular is Qamar in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Qamar mean, and where does it come from?
Qamar is the Arabic word for the moon — specifically the moon in its brightness, as opposed to hilal, the crescent — and it is given to girls and boys across the Arab world, often in compounds such as Qamar al-Din. Persian and Urdu use it too. It has the same appeal as Luna and Mahina in other languages, with a harder opening consonant that English speakers usually soften to a K. American records hold it from 2005, and it is rising slowly from a very small base.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Qamar mean?
Qamar is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning "Moon." Qamar is the Arabic word for the moon — specifically the moon in its brightness, as opposed to hilal, the crescent — and it is given to girls and boys across the Arab world, often in compounds such as Qamar al-Din. Persian and Urdu use it too.
How do you pronounce Qamar?
Qamar is pronounced kah-MAR. Common variations include Kamar, Qamer, Gamar.
Is Qamar a girl name?
Yes, Qamar is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Qami, Mari.