UK boy's name
Jakir
An Arabic masculine name meaning "thankful" or "grateful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jakir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jakir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3009, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2004. 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 19 living people in the UK are called Jakir. 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 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jakir ranked #3009 for boys in England and Wales in 2004, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 boys were registered as Jakir.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jakir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3009
2004
Births in 2004
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
6 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Jakir mean?
The name Jakir is derived from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East and Islamic culture. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries CE.
The name Jakir is thought to be a variation or alternative spelling of the Arabic name Jakhir, which is derived from the Arabic word "khair," meaning "good" or "goodness." This suggests that the name Jakir may have been given to a child with the intention of wishing them a life filled with goodness and blessings.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Jakir can be found in the writings of medieval Islamic scholars and historians. For instance, there are references to a 9th-century Islamic scholar named Jakir ibn Abd al-Aziz, who was known for his contributions to the field of hadith (the recorded sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad).
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jakir. One such person was Jakir Hussain, a 16th-century Sufi poet and mystic from present-day Pakistan. His poetic works, written in Persian and Punjabi languages, are still celebrated for their spiritual depth and literary merit.
Another prominent figure with the name Jakir was Jakir Husain Razi, an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule during the early 20th century. He was born in 1880 and was executed by the British authorities in 1931 for his involvement in revolutionary activities.
In the realm of sports, Jakir Ali was a Bangladeshi cricketer who played for the national team in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was born in 1971 and represented Bangladesh in both Test and One Day International cricket matches.
Moving to the field of literature, Jakir Akundabweni was a prominent Ugandan poet and writer who made significant contributions to the Luganda literary tradition. He was born in 1915 and is celebrated for his poetic works that explored themes of culture, identity, and social issues.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Jakir, highlighting its diverse cultural and historical significance across different regions and disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jakir over time
The chart below shows babies named Jakir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2004. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jakir, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2004, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jakir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jakir 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3009 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2156 | 15 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Jakir
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jakir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jakir in the UK right now?
In 2004, Jakir was ranked #3009 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jakir most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Jakir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jakir?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "thankful" or "grateful".
How many people are called Jakir in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Jakir across the 4 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.