The nameHouari

Houari is an Algerian boy's name.

Meaning

It is linked to Sidi el-Houari, patron saint of Oran; its meaning is debated.

Origin

Arabic, from Algeria.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1970s and 1980s.

Popularity of the name Houari

Houari in France

4924thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1981peak year (30 births)
700babies named Houari in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Houari was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 170 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Houari. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Houari in France were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Houari mean?

It is linked to Sidi el-Houari, patron saint of Oran; its meaning is debated.

What is the origin of the name Houari?

Arabic, from Algeria.

Is Houari a girl's or a boy's name?

Houari is a boy's name.