UK boy's name
Ahmar
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "reddish-brown" or "red".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ahmar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ahmar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2002 to 2007. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Ahmar. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ahmar ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 4 boys were registered as Ahmar.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ahmar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Ahmar mean?
The name Ahmar is derived from the Arabic word 'ahmar,' which means 'red' or 'reddish-brown.' It has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Middle East and North Africa. The name has been in use since ancient times, particularly among Arabic-speaking communities in the region.
Ahmar was a common name among the Arab tribes and kingdoms that flourished in the Arabian Peninsula before the rise of Islam. It was often given to children with reddish complexions or hair, reflecting the name's literal meaning. In some cases, the name was also associated with bravery and strength, as the color red was seen as a symbol of valor in Arab culture.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Ahmar can be found in pre-Islamic Arabic poetry and literature. The name appears in several ancient texts, including the works of renowned poets such as Imru' al-Qais and Labid ibn Rabiah, who lived in the 6th century CE.
During the Islamic era, the name Ahmar continued to be popular among Arab populations. It is mentioned in various historical accounts and records from that period. One notable figure who bore the name was Ahmar ibn Abd al-Aziz al-Khurasani, a renowned Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic who lived in the 9th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Ahmar. Here are five examples:
1. Ahmar al-Nabulusi (1144-1225 CE), a prominent Arab poet and scholar from Damascus. 2. Ahmar ibn Muhammad al-Mu'tazili (916-987 CE), an Arab philosopher and theologian from Basra. 3. Ahmar ibn Abi Asad (fl. 8th century CE), an Arab military commander and governor during the Umayyad Caliphate. 4. Ahmar ibn Nafi' (d. 1041 CE), a Berber ruler who founded the Zirid dynasty in present-day Algeria and Tunisia. 5. Ahmar ibn Kulthum (fl. 7th century CE), an Arab poet and warrior from the Banu Abs tribe.
These examples illustrate the widespread use of the name Ahmar across different regions and time periods in the Arab world, reflecting its historical significance and cultural resonance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ahmar over time
The chart below shows babies named Ahmar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ahmar, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ahmar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ahmar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3485 | 7 | 2 |
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- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
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FAQ
Ahmar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ahmar in the UK right now?
In 2007, Ahmar was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ahmar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 4 babies registered as Ahmar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ahmar?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "reddish-brown" or "red".
How many people are called Ahmar in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Ahmar across the 2 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.