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UK boy's name

Karrar

A masculine Arabic name meaning "skilled warrior" or "courageous".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Karrar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Karrar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. 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.

Karrar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Karrar. 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 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Karrar ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 boys were registered as Karrar.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Karrar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2022

Births in 2022

3

Latest year

Peak year

2022

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Karrar mean?

The name Karrar is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "karr," which means "to strike" or "to attack." It is a masculine name that has been used in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa for centuries.

The earliest recorded use of the name Karrar can be traced back to the 7th century, during the Islamic Golden Age. It was a popular name among Arab warriors and military leaders, reflecting the martial connotations of its meaning.

In Islamic history, one of the most notable figures with the name Karrar was Karrar ibn Shuraik al-Abdi, a prominent military commander during the early Islamic conquests. He played a crucial role in the conquest of Persia and was known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.

Another significant historical figure with the name Karrar was Karrar ibn al-Mustawghir, a highly influential poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century. His works were widely celebrated and contributed to the development of Arabic literature and Islamic philosophy.

Moving forward in time, the name Karrar continued to be popular among Muslim communities, particularly in regions like Egypt, Syria, and the Arabian Peninsula. One notable example is Karrar al-Musawi, an influential Shia scholar and religious leader who lived in the 18th century and played a significant role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence.

In the 19th century, Karrar al-Din Pasha was a prominent Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the governor of Baghdad and played a crucial role in the modernization efforts of the Ottoman Empire.

More recently, Karrar al-Jundi was a renowned Egyptian poet and writer who lived in the 20th century. He was known for his innovative style and his contributions to the Arabic literary renaissance.

While the name Karrar has maintained its popularity in the Arab world, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world, particularly among Muslim communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and the Islamic tradition.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Karrar by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Karrar 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 #4789 3 1

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FAQ

Karrar: questions and answers

How popular is the name Karrar in the UK right now?

In 2022, Karrar was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Karrar most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Karrar in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Karrar?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "skilled warrior" or "courageous".

How many people are called Karrar in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Karrar 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.