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The baby name Kumar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkuːmɑːr/ (KOO-mar); Indian: /kuˈmaːr/ (ku-MAAR).

Kumar is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /ˈkuːmɑːr/ (KOO-mar); Indian: /kuˈmaːr/ (ku-MAAR)

What is the meaning of the name Kumar ?

The baby name Kumar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkuːmɑːr/ (KOO-mar); Indian: /kuˈmaːr/ (ku-MAAR).

Kumar is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Kumar is a pan–South Asian masculine name from Sanskrit kumāra, meaning “boy,” “youth,” “son,” or “prince.” It also serves as an epithet of the war god Skanda/Kartikeya (Tamil Murugan), lending associations of vigor and auspiciousness. The form appears across many languages - Hindi, Bengali, Nepali, Marathi, Odia, and Tamil - with transliterations such as Kumār and Kumara; Sinhala commonly uses Kumara.

Usage spans given name, middle element, and surname in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the South Asian diaspora (Fiji, Mauritius, Trinidad, Guyana). In North India it often functions as a neutral honorific inserted between personal and family names (e.g., Alok Kumar), a convention amplified under colonial record-keeping and later adopted as a hereditary surname by some families. Variants and compounds include Kumara, Kumaraswamy, Kumaresan, Kumaravel, and Kumarasinghe; related is the feminine Kumari (“girl,” “maiden,” “princess”). The name’s enduring popularity reflects its broad, dignified meaning and cultural versatility.

Kumar has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Kumar

Kumar Sanu Musician · Born 1957 · India Kumar Sanu is a famous Indian playback singer known for his melodious voice in Bollywood films. He gained immense popularity in the 1990s with hits like 'Tujhe Dekha To' from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and 'Pehla Nasha' from Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar. His contributions to Indian music have made him a household name. Kumar Pallana Actor · Born 1918 · India Kumar Pallana was an Indian actor best known for his roles in Wes Anderson films like 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and 'The Darjeeling Limited'. He brought a unique charm to his characters, often playing quirky and memorable roles. Born in 1918, Pallana's career spanned several decades, showcasing his talent in both acting and performing arts. Kumaragupta III Royal · Gupta Empire Kumaragupta III was a later Gupta emperor best known for ruling part of the Gupta Empire from about 530 to 540 CE. He succeeded his father, Narasimhagupta, around 530.

Kumar – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ 0 #5 2 374
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
QA Boys 0 #18 3,935 18,093
MV Boys 0 #24 68 3,375
KW Boys 0 #29 4,476 18,755
IN 0 #32 39 2,963
SG Boys 0 #33 2,921 17,960
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
IN Boys 0 #37 11,438 16,750
BH 0 #57 1,213 17,937
OM Boys 0 #62 3,573 17,948
QA 0 #62 39 7,011
AE Boys 0 #65 5,567 22,615
JP 0 #74 4 4,057
MY Boys 0 #74 4,329 25,439
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
SA Boys 0 #91 13,431 28,008
KZ 0 #93 2 1,452
BN Boys 0 #95 39 6,332
KW 0 #99 18 5,216
OM 0 #99 18 6,215
QA Girls 0 #109 235 15,378
BN Girls 0 #111 4 5,459
CY Boys 0 #125 7 3,473
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
AE 0 #131 47 10,220
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
MU 0 #134 4 3,613
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
KW Girls 0 #165 428 19,177
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
MO Boys 0 #189 35 5,842
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
OM Girls 0 #206 196 15,987
BD 0 #212 16 5,992
LU Boys 0 #217 4 4,970
MU Boys 0 #222 142 8,477
PS 0 #223 4 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
SG 0 #232 38 11,010
Finland Boys 0 #233 218 2,041
GR Boys 0 #233 35 6,912
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
IN Girls 0 #252 512 13,121
KZ Boys 0 #252 38 6,578
JP Boys 0 #253 45 7,909
SA 0 #253 43 10,560
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
AF Boys 0 #271 4 3,535
MY 0 #280 51 12,352
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
JM Boys 0 #287 7 6,876
SA Girls 0 #287 930 25,931
CN Boys 0 #297 23 9,639
CZ Boys 0 #299 7 6,530
AE Girls 0 #309 248 20,968
DK Boys 0 #313 13 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #328 5 5,862
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
JO Boys 0 #330 48 7,057
PL Boys 0 #333 8 6,459
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
PT Boys 0 #339 29 7,951
PH Boys 0 #345 39 11,440
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Girls 0 #359 4 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
YE 0 #367 15 8,639
BD Boys 0 #372 224 10,045
Finland Girls 0 #374 18 1,368
BD Girls 0 #401 6 8,413
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
SD Boys 0 #411 35 10,523
Austria Boys 0 #413 30 2,180
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
HK Boys 0 #451 77 12,905
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
RU Boys 0 #477 29 12,621
PA Boys 0 #498 8 9,305
CR Boys 0 #503 8 10,188
SG Girls 0 #519 68 18,916
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
LY 0 #525 11 12,703
PS Boys 0 #534 15 10,655
IR Boys 0 #543 10 10,162
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
IL Boys 0 #595 13 10,983
IQ Boys 0 #602 66 13,071
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
LB 0 #625 34 13,263
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #675 8 3,552
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
MY Girls 0 #768 230 24,821
IT Boys 0 #780 801 10,046
NG Girls 0 #821 6 15,093
NL Boys 0 #849 103 5,873
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
EG Boys 0 #866 21 15,035
PE Boys 0 #868 11 14,506
United States Boys 2019 #885 7 7,235
Spain Boys 0 #887 44 5,610
Germany Boys 0 #891 62 5,697
NG Boys 0 #907 45 16,906
CO Boys 0 #976 6 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
MA 0 #1,115 14 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,131 48 25,619
DZ 0 #1,159 18 20,130
TR 0 #1,198 14 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
IT Girls 0 #1,432 15 9,415

Kumar is popular in 70 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Kumar

Kumar is predominantly a boy's name.
Kumar is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈkuːmɑːr/ (KOO-mar); Indian: /kuˈmaːr/ (ku-MAAR).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kumār, Kumara, Kumaran, Kumari (feminine) and Kumaraswamy.
Across languages, Kumar has these equivalents: Rajkumar (Indian, 'prince'), Raja / Raj (Hindi/Sanskrit, 'king/prince'), Prince (English equivalent).
Somewhat — Kumar ranked #675 in Finland in 2026, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries, placing it just outside the most common names.
Kumar ranks highest in Finland (#675 in 2026).
Kumar's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #873 in 2009 to #885 in 2019 in United States.
Yes — 3 notable people named Kumar are in our database, including Kumar Sanu (Musician), Kumar Pallana (Actor), Kumaragupta III (Royal).