Gender: Male
Origin: Indian
Meaning: Prince or son of a ruler, Son, Prince, The Moon
Pronunciation: koo-mahr, /ˈkuːmɑr/, K UW M AA R
Popularity Rank: #1,105
Kumar is a Sanskrit name meaning 'prince' or 'son of a ruler'. It is commonly used as a surname in India and is also a popular given name.
The name Kumar is of Indian origin and means Prince or son of a ruler, Son, Prince, The Moon. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Kumar is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, India, United Arab Emirates, and 75 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: koo-mahr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkuːmɑr/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K UW M AA R
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Kumar is recorded 59,159 times globally, ranking it as the 1,105th most common name worldwide.
Kumar is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 14,404 occurrences, making it the 173th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Kumar is found among 1 in every 73 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #173 | 1 : 201 |
| India | #42 | 1 : 73 |
| United Arab Emirates | #79 | 1 : 170 |
| Kuwait | #34 | 1 : 129 |
| Malaysia | #201 | 1 : 432 |
| Qatar | #19 | 1 : 113 |
| Oman | #93 | 1 : 173 |
| Singapore | #66 | 1 : 187 |
| Bahrain | #76 | 1 : 226 |
| United States of America | #2,696 | 1 : 1,601 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kumar from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 6, 2024 08:48 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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