UK boy's name
Bukhari
An Arabic masculine name derived from "bukhar" meaning early morning fragrance.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bukhari is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bukhari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3523, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 5 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2007 to 2023. 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.
Bukhari is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Bukhari. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bukhari ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 5 boys were registered as Bukhari.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bukhari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3523
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2023
5 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Meaning
What does Bukhari mean?
The name Bukhari is derived from the Arabic word "Bukhara," which refers to the historic city of Bukhara located in modern-day Uzbekistan. This name has its origins in the Persian language and can be traced back to the 9th century CE.
During the Islamic Golden Age, Bukhara was a prominent center of education, culture, and trade along the Silk Road. It was known for its renowned scholars and madrasas, where Islamic sciences and jurisprudence were studied and taught.
One of the most famous individuals associated with the name Bukhari is Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari (810-870 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and compiler of the most authentic collection of Prophetic traditions, known as Sahih al-Bukhari.
Another notable figure with the name Bukhari is Imam al-Bukhari (810-892 CE), a celebrated Islamic scholar and hadith collector whose full name was Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari. His work, Al-Jami' al-Sahih, is considered one of the most authoritative sources of Prophetic traditions in Sunni Islam.
In the 11th century, Abu Nasr Muhammad al-Bukhari (973-1052 CE) was a prominent Persian philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and mathematics.
During the medieval period, Abu'l-Fadl al-Bukhari (1147-1221 CE) was a renowned Persian poet and Sufi mystic who wrote extensively on mystical themes and spiritual love.
In more recent times, Siddique Bukhari (1912-1997) was a prominent Pakistani scholar, author, and historian who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Karachi and made significant contributions to the study of Islamic history and culture.
The name Bukhari has a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in the Islamic Golden Age and the intellectual and spiritual traditions that flourished in the region of Central Asia. It is associated with renowned scholars, philosophers, poets, and mystics who have left an indelible mark on various fields of knowledge and have shaped the intellectual and cultural landscape of the Islamic world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bukhari over time
The chart below shows babies named Bukhari registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bukhari, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bukhari by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bukhari 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 | #3523 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4730 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4058 | 7 | 2 |
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- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Bukhari: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bukhari in the UK right now?
In 2023, Bukhari was ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Bukhari most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 5 babies registered as Bukhari in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bukhari?
An Arabic masculine name derived from "bukhar" meaning early morning fragrance.
How many people are called Bukhari in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Bukhari across the 5 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.