Scar
In Swahili, the name literally translates to 'scar'. It gained international recognition through popular culture and is often chosen by parents looking for a short, vowel-ending name with a bold sound.
Less common today
Kovu isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,167 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The chosen heir of Scar and protagonist of the sequel · The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
