UK boy's name
Hayder
An Arabic masculine name meaning "lion" or "brave one".
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.
Hayder is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hayder popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 15 births.
This profile covers 183 England and Wales registrations across 27 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 182 living people in the UK are called Hayder. 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
- • Hayder ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 15 boys were registered as Hayder.
- • About 182 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hayder as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2263
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2007
15 births
Estimated living
182
2026
Meaning
What does Hayder mean?
The name Hayder has its roots in Arabic culture and language. It is derived from the Arabic word "Haydar," which means "lion" or "brave." The name's origins can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early Islamic era in the Arabian Peninsula.
Hayder is a name that has been associated with bravery and courage throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name appears in the Quran, where it is mentioned as a descriptive term for the Prophet Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, Ali ibn Abi Talib, who was known for his valor and strength in battle.
In the early Islamic period, Hayder was a popular name among Arab warriors and military leaders. One notable figure was Hayder ibn Kaab al-Walibi (660-738 CE), a renowned general who played a crucial role in the Muslim conquest of Hispania (present-day Spain and Portugal).
During the Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258 CE), the name Hayder gained further prominence. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Hayder al-Abbasi (766-809 CE), a celebrated poet and scholar who served at the court of the Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid.
In more recent history, the name Hayder has been carried by several influential figures. One such individual was Hayder Khan (1888-1959), an Indian Muslim leader and statesman who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and served as the first Prime Minister of the Princely State of Hyderabad.
Another notable bearer of the name was Hayder al-Attas (1904-1961), a prominent Indonesian writer, journalist, and political activist who fought for Indonesian independence from Dutch colonial rule.
Hayder Aliev (1923-1992) was a Soviet-Azerbaijani actor and film director who received numerous accolades, including the prestigious People's Artist of the USSR award.
Hayder Bammate (1891-1965) was an influential Lebanese philosopher, diplomat, and educator who served as the first Secretary-General of the Arab League from 1945 to 1952.
Throughout its rich history, the name Hayder has remained associated with bravery, strength, and leadership across various cultures and regions influenced by Arabic and Islamic traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hayder over time
The chart below shows babies named Hayder 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 Hayder, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hayder by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hayder 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 | #2529 | 42 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2892 | 70 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2439 | 59 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2433 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Hayder
- 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
Hayder: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hayder in the UK right now?
In 2024, Hayder was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Hayder most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 15 babies registered as Hayder in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hayder?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "lion" or "brave one".
How many people are called Hayder in the UK?
A total of 183 babies have been registered as Hayder across the 27 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.