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UK boy's name

Azmir

A Persian masculine name meaning "brave, strong, and powerful leader".

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.

Azmir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Azmir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2022 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 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 Azmir. 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

  • Azmir ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 boys were registered as Azmir.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Azmir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2022

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Azmir mean?

The name Azmir has its origins in the Persian language and culture, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian words "az" meaning "from" and "mir" meaning "prince" or "leader." The name was likely given to individuals of noble birth or those who held positions of authority.

In ancient Persian literature, the name Azmir is mentioned in several texts, including the epic poem Shahnameh by Ferdowsi, which dates back to the 10th century AD. The name is also found in Islamic historical records, suggesting its use among the Persian aristocracy during the reign of various dynasties.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Azmir was Azmir ibn Abi Bakr al-Azdi, a 9th-century Arab poet and scholar who lived in Basra, Iraq. Another notable figure was Azmir al-Ghazali, a 12th-century Persian philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to Islamic philosophy.

During the medieval period, the name Azmir was particularly popular among the ruling classes in Persia (modern-day Iran) and Central Asia. Several princes and noblemen bore this name, including Azmir Khan, a 16th-century ruler of the Khanate of Bukhara in modern-day Uzbekistan.

In the 18th century, Azmir Mohammad Khan was a prominent military leader and governor of the Mughal Empire in India. He played a crucial role in the defense of Delhi against the invading forces of Nadir Shah of Persia.

Another notable figure was Azmir Pasha, a 19th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire from 1818 to 1819.

While the name Azmir has its roots in Persian culture, it has been adopted and used by various communities throughout history, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of the Persian civilization on other regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Azmir over time

The chart below shows babies named Azmir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2022 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 Azmir, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Azmir
01234202220232024

Decades

Azmir by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Azmir 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 #4560 7 2

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FAQ

Azmir: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Azmir was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Azmir most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Azmir in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Azmir?

A Persian masculine name meaning "brave, strong, and powerful leader".

How many people are called Azmir in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Azmir 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.