UK boy's name
Muammar
Of Arabic origin, meaning "flourishing" or "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Muammar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muammar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2003 to 2019. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Muammar. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Muammar ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 boys were registered as Muammar.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muammar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Muammar mean?
The name Muammar is derived from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East. It is believed to have originated in the 7th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age, when Arabic culture and language flourished across the region.
The name Muammar is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "ammar," which means "to build" or "to populate." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were builders, architects, or those who played a role in establishing or populating settlements.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Muammar can be found in the historical records of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled over the Middle East and parts of North Africa from the 7th to 8th centuries AD. During this period, several individuals with the name Muammar are mentioned in chronicles and documents.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Muammar. One of the most famous was Muammar al-Qaddafi (1942-2011), the former leader of Libya who ruled the country from 1969 until his overthrow and death in 2011. His name and controversial leadership made him a well-known figure on the global stage.
Another historical figure with the name Muammar was Muammar ibn Marwan (d. 744), who was a member of the Umayyad dynasty and served as the governor of various provinces in the Umayyad Caliphate during the 8th century.
In the 11th century, there was a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian named Muammar ibn Ahmad al-Baghdadi (d. 1080), who hailed from Baghdad and made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
The name Muammar also appears in the historical records of the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt and parts of the Levant from the 13th to the 16th centuries. One notable figure from this period was Muammar al-Baghdadi (d. 1335), a Mamluk military commander and diplomat.
In more recent times, there was a Syrian politician and diplomat named Muammar al-Qaddafi (1898-1987), who served as the Prime Minister of Syria from 1953 to 1954 and was a prominent figure in the Arab nationalist movement.
While the name Muammar has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has been used across various regions and time periods, reflecting the diverse historical and cultural influences that have shaped its usage and meaning over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Muammar over time
The chart below shows babies named Muammar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Muammar, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muammar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muammar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2857 | 4 | 1 |
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Names similar to Muammar
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Muammar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Muammar in the UK right now?
In 2019, Muammar was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Muammar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Muammar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Muammar?
Of Arabic origin, meaning "flourishing" or "prosperous".
How many people are called Muammar in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Muammar across the 2 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.