Solar
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Sun — radiant warmth and life-giving energy
Origin: Latin
Popularity: Ranked #5538 in 2025 with 23 babies born.
History: Derived from Latin roots meaning sun.
Similar names: solara, sola, solai, solay, solaire, solaris, solimar, solymar
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Solar? About 1 in 79,250 babies born in 2025 were named Solar, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Solar
What does the name Solar mean?
Solar means “Sun — radiant warmth and life-giving energy” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Solar?
Solar has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Sun — radiant warmth and life-giving energy”.
How popular is Solar?
Solar ranked #5410 in 2025 — given to 23 babies that year.
When was Solar most popular?
Solar peaked in 2024 with 28 babies registered that year.
Is Solar a boy or girl name?
Solar is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 48% of Solars are boys and 52% are girls.
Is the name Solar rising or falling in popularity?
Solar has risen 1744 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7154 in 2020 to #5410 in 2025.
How long has Solar been recorded?
Solar appears in birth records across 8 years — from 2018 through 2025.