UK boy's name
Iskandar
Historically linked to Alexander the Great, derived from the Greek form of his name.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Iskandar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Iskandar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. 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.
Iskandar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Iskandar. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Iskandar ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 boys were registered as Iskandar.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Iskandar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Iskandar mean?
The name Iskandar is derived from the ancient Greek name Alexandros, which means "defender of man" or "protector of men." It is a name with a rich historical significance that dates back to the 4th century BC.
The name gained prominence due to its association with Alexander the Great, one of the most renowned military leaders and conquerors in history. Born in 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia, Alexander the Great was the son of King Philip II and Queen Olympias. His legendary conquests and military campaigns led to the establishment of one of the largest empires in the ancient world, stretching from Greece to India.
The name Iskandar is the Arabic and Persian form of the Greek name Alexandros. It became widely used in the Middle East and Central Asia after the spread of Islam and the influence of the Arabic language. In some regions, the name was also spelled as Sikandar or Sikander.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Iskandar. One of the earliest examples is Iskandar Dhulkarnain, a legendary figure in Islamic tradition often associated with Alexander the Great. In the Quran, he is referred to as a righteous king and a traveler who reached the ends of the earth.
Another prominent figure was Iskandar Shah, the first Sultan of the Malaccan Sultanate in present-day Malaysia, who ruled from 1411 to 1424. He played a crucial role in establishing Malacca as an important trading center in Southeast Asia.
In the 16th century, Iskandar Munshi was a renowned Malay writer and scholar from Johor, Malaysia. He is best known for his literary work "Sejarah Melayu" (Malay Annals), a significant historical text that chronicles the history of the Malay sultanates.
During the Mughal Empire in India, Iskandar Mirza was a prominent military commander who served under Emperor Akbar. He played a vital role in the conquest of Gujarat and other territories in the late 16th century.
In the 20th century, Iskandar Mirza became the first President of Pakistan, serving from 1956 to 1958. He played a significant role in the country's political landscape during its early years.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Iskandar throughout history, reflecting its enduring legacy and historical significance across various cultures and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Iskandar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Iskandar 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 | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Iskandar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Iskandar in the UK right now?
In 2020, Iskandar was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Iskandar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Iskandar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Iskandar?
Historically linked to Alexander the Great, derived from the Greek form of his name.
How many people are called Iskandar in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Iskandar across the 1 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.