Nihar is a unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'clear' or 'pure'. It's often used in India and among Indian communities worldwide. The name Nihar is pronounced as /niːhɑr/.
The name Nihar experienced varied popularity over the years, with a significant peak between 2001 and 2004. The highest number of births recorded was 21 in 2004, followed by 19 in 2002. However, there were several years with single-digit births, including recent years like 2018 (5) and 2019 (6). Overall, the name has been given to a total of 303 children since 1978.