UK boy's name
Aliyar
A masculine Arabic name meaning "the noble one" or "exalted".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aliyar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aliyar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2671, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 14 births.
This profile covers 60 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2018 to 2024. 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 60 living people in the UK are called Aliyar. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aliyar ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 14 boys were registered as Aliyar.
- • About 60 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aliyar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2671
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2021
14 births
Estimated living
60
2026
Meaning
What does Aliyar mean?
The given name Aliyar finds its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle East during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "al-ya'r," which translates to "the brave" or "the courageous." This name was commonly bestowed upon newborn boys as a symbolic gesture, reflecting the parents' hopes and aspirations for their child to grow up embodying traits of bravery and valor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aliyar can be traced back to the 10th century, where it appeared in ancient Arabic literature and poetic works. The name gained particular prominence during the reign of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast empire spanning from North Africa to Central Asia between the 8th and 13th centuries.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aliyar. One such figure was Aliyar ibn Abi Bakr al-Qurashi, a revered Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 9th century. His contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and theology were widely celebrated during his time.
Another prominent figure was Aliyar al-Dimashqi, a renowned poet and philosopher who hailed from Damascus in the 12th century. His literary works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, have left an indelible mark on the Arabic literary canon.
In the 13th century, Aliyar al-Jazari, a polymath and engineer from present-day Turkey, gained recognition for his innovative contributions to the field of mechanical engineering. His groundbreaking work, "The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices," documented various mechanical devices and inventions, including the first known programmable analog computer.
During the 14th century, Aliyar al-Sufi, a renowned astronomer and mathematician from Persia, made significant advancements in the study of celestial bodies and the development of astronomical instruments. His treatise, "The Book of Fixed Stars," served as a valuable reference for generations of astronomers.
In the realm of art and culture, Aliyar al-Baghdadi, a celebrated calligrapher and artist who lived in the 15th century, left a lasting legacy through his exquisite calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts, which are now preserved in various museums and collections around the world.
While the name Aliyar may have waned in popularity over the centuries, its historical significance and the contributions of those who bore this name continue to resonate across various fields, serving as a testament to the enduring spirit of bravery and courage that the name embodies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aliyar over time
The chart below shows babies named Aliyar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aliyar, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aliyar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aliyar 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 | #2156 | 52 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4080 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Aliyar
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aliyar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aliyar in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aliyar was ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Aliyar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 14 babies registered as Aliyar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aliyar?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "the noble one" or "exalted".
How many people are called Aliyar in the UK?
A total of 60 babies have been registered as Aliyar across the 7 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.