Konnar is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse element 'kona', which means 'woman'. This unique name was traditionally used as a nickname for a woman who was considered strong-willed or assertive. The spelling variant Konner is sometimes also encountered. Despite its gender-specific origins, Konnar today is often used for males, making it an uncommon but intriguing choice regardless of gender.
The name Konnar peaked in popularity between 2007 and 2010 with 14 births each year, before slightly declining afterwards but still maintaining a consistent number of births annually up until 2015 and 2018.