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UK boy's name

Aashir

Of Arabic origin, meaning the tenth, last or gatherer of good things.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aashir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aashir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 9 births.

This profile covers 81 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1999 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 80 living people in the UK are called Aashir. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aashir ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 9 boys were registered as Aashir.
  • About 80 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aashir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2021

Births in 2021

3

Latest year

Peak year

2007

9 births

Estimated living

80

2026

Meaning

What does Aashir mean?

The name Aashir finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "aashir," which means "one who lives" or "the living one." This name carries a deep spiritual and religious significance in the Islamic tradition.

In the early days of Islam, during the 7th century AD, the name Aashir was often given to newborn boys as a symbol of hope and blessing. It was believed that bestowing this name upon a child would ensure a long and prosperous life filled with divine guidance and protection.

The name Aashir is mentioned in several Islamic texts, including the Hadith (the recorded sayings and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad). According to these texts, Aashir was one of the names favored by the Prophet himself, reflecting the high regard in which it was held within the Islamic faith.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aashir can be found in the historical records of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled a vast empire spanning the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe from the 7th to the 8th century AD. During this period, several notable figures bore the name Aashir, including Aashir ibn Abi Bakr (655-685 AD), a renowned military commander and companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

Throughout history, the name Aashir has been carried by various influential individuals across different fields. One such notable figure was Aashir al-Jamal (1292-1349), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial mechanics.

Another famous bearer of the name was Aashir al-Qadiri (1077-1166), a revered Sufi mystic and scholar from Baghdad. His teachings and writings on spiritual enlightenment and union with the divine had a profound impact on the Islamic mystical tradition.

In the realm of literature, Aashir al-Basri (801-869) was a celebrated Arab poet and philosopher from Basra, renowned for his eloquent verses and profound insights into the human condition.

The name Aashir also found its way into the annals of Islamic architecture, with Aashir al-Muqaddasi (945-1000), a renowned architect and traveler who documented the architectural marvels of the Islamic world in his famous work, "The Best Divisions for Knowledge of the Regions."

These historical figures, along with countless others who bore the name Aashir, have left an indelible mark on the rich cultural tapestry of the Middle East and the Islamic world, ensuring that the name remains a cherished and meaningful choice for generations to come.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aashir over time

The chart below shows babies named Aashir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aashir, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aashir
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Decades

Aashir by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aashir was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4789 3 1
2010s #3681 39 8
2000s #2892 34 6
1990s #2097 5 1

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FAQ

Aashir: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aashir in the UK right now?

In 2021, Aashir was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Aashir most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 9 babies registered as Aashir in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aashir?

Of Arabic origin, meaning the tenth, last or gatherer of good things.

How many people are called Aashir in the UK?

A total of 81 babies have been registered as Aashir across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.