Nazar, of Arabic origin, translates to 'vision' or 'sight'. It's often used as a given name and is popular in various cultures, particularly among Muslims worldwide. The name Nazar has also been used by notable figures such as Nazar Baykada, a Turkish film director, and Nazar Mohammad, an Afghan politician.
The name Nazar has seen a significant increase in popularity over the years, with a steady rise in births from 1994 onwards. The most notable peak was in 2023, with 33 births recorded. However, there were fluctuations, such as a dip in 1977 with only 6 births and a lower number of births between 2005 to 2011, ranging from 14 to 18 births annually. Overall, Nazar has been chosen for 569 newborns since 1977.