UK name, mostly girls
Kausar
An Arabic name meaning the river of paradise in Islamic theology.
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.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 20 boys.
Kausar is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Kausar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.
This profile covers 44 England and Wales registrations across 12 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.
Kausar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 44 living people in the UK are called Kausar. 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
- • Kausar ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 girls were registered as Kausar.
- • Kausar is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 44 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kausar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 68.8% of Kausar registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2024
5 births
Estimated living
44
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Kausar
In England and Wales birth records, Kausar has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 31.3% of registrations are for boys and 68.8% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Kausar registered for boys
- Ranked #4,052 in 2006
- 3 boys registered in 2006
- Peak: 1997 (5 births)
Kausar registered for girls
- Ranked #4,192 in 2024
- 5 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (5 births)
Meaning
What does Kausar mean?
The name Kausar is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "al-Kauthar," which means "abundance" or "plenty" in Arabic. It is believed to have originated in the 7th century CE during the time of the Prophet Muhammad.
The name Kausar is mentioned in the Quran, specifically in Surah Al-Kauthar, which is the 108th chapter of the holy book. In this surah, the word "Kauthar" is interpreted as referring to a river or a fountain in Paradise, which was granted to the Prophet Muhammad as a reward for his teachings and guidance.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kausar can be found in the historical records of the early Islamic era. Kausar bint Muhammad, also known as Umm Kulthum, was the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and his first wife, Khadijah. She was born in 604 CE and passed away in 677 CE.
Throughout history, the name Kausar has been borne by several notable individuals, including:
1. Kausar Munir (1918-1990), a renowned Pakistani poet and writer who played a significant role in the development of Urdu literature.
2. Kausar Niazi (born 1950), a Pakistani politician and former member of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
3. Kausar Bano (born 1972), an Indian field hockey player who represented India at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics.
4. Kausar Hussain (1938-2007), a Pakistani politician and former member of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
5. Kausar Munir (born 1952), a Pakistani writer and academic who has authored several books on literature and language.
While the name Kausar is widely used in Muslim communities around the world, its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language and its significance in Islamic teachings and history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kausar over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Kausar in England and Wales, 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 Kausar, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kausar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kausar 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 | #4777 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5419 | 20 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3690 | 8 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3126 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kausar
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kausar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kausar in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kausar was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Kausar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Kausar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kausar?
An Arabic name meaning the river of paradise in Islamic theology.
How many people are called Kausar in the UK?
A total of 44 babies have been registered as Kausar across the 12 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.