UK boy's name
Haidar
A masculine Arabic name meaning "lion" or "brave warrior".
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.
Haidar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Haidar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2088, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 28 births.
This profile covers 437 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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 39% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 434 living people in the UK are called Haidar. 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
- • Haidar ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 28 boys were registered as Haidar.
- • About 434 living people in the UK are estimated to have Haidar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2088
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2005
28 births
Estimated living
434
2026
Meaning
What does Haidar mean?
The name Haidar has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "haydar," which means "lion" or "brave one." This name has been in use since ancient times and has a rich history.
In Islamic tradition, Haidar is one of the titles given to Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad. Ali was known for his bravery and courage on the battlefield, and the name Haidar was bestowed upon him as a mark of respect and admiration.
The name Haidar first appeared in historical records during the early days of Islam, in the 7th century AD. It was mentioned in various Islamic texts and literary works, such as the Nahj al-Balagha, a collection of sermons, letters, and sayings attributed to Ali ibn Abi Talib.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Haidar was Haidar bin Kaab al-Abassi, a prominent Arab poet who lived in the 8th century AD. He was renowned for his eloquence and literary skills, and his works have been preserved in various anthologies.
Another notable figure named Haidar was Haidar Ali, an 18th-century ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India. He was born in 1722 and ruled from 1761 until his death in 1782. Haidar Ali was a skilled military leader and played a significant role in the conflicts between the British East India Company and the Indian rulers.
In the 19th century, Haidar Khan Amo-oghli was a prominent Azerbaijani poet and philosopher. He was born in 1815 and is considered one of the greatest literary figures in Azerbaijani history. His works explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary.
Another notable individual with the name Haidar was Haidar Bakhsh Malik, a Pakistani politician and activist. He was born in 1877 and played a crucial role in the struggle for independence from British rule. Malik was a member of the All-India Muslim League and worked alongside Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
In more recent times, Haidar al-Abadi was the Prime Minister of Iraq from 2014 to 2018. He was born in 1952 and played a significant role in the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS) during his tenure as Prime Minister.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Haidar over time
The chart below shows babies named Haidar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Haidar, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 28 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haidar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Haidar 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 | #1872 | 62 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2081 | 116 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1073 | 192 | 10 |
| 1990s | #910 | 67 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Haidar
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Haidar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Haidar in the UK right now?
In 2024, Haidar was ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Haidar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 28 babies registered as Haidar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Haidar?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "lion" or "brave warrior".
How many people are called Haidar in the UK?
A total of 437 babies have been registered as Haidar across the 29 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.