UK boy's name
Mubashir
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "harbinger" or "bringer of good news".
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.
Mubashir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mubashir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 17 births.
This profile covers 172 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1999 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.
The latest count is about 18% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 171 living people in the UK are called Mubashir. 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
- • Mubashir ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 17 boys were registered as Mubashir.
- • About 171 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mubashir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
17 births
Estimated living
171
2026
Meaning
What does Mubashir mean?
The name Mubashir has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "bashar," which means "to bring good news" or "to give glad tidings." The name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.
In Islamic tradition, the term "mubashir" is often associated with the Prophet Muhammad's companions, known as the "Sahabah," who were entrusted with spreading the message of Islam and conveying the good news of the religion. The name Mubashir carries a positive connotation and is believed to be a fitting name for someone who brings joy and good tidings to others.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Mubashir can be found in the historical records of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled a vast empire from its capital in Damascus between the 7th and 8th centuries CE. Mubashir ibn al-Fuzzari, a prominent Muslim scholar and jurist, lived during this time and made significant contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
Throughout Islamic history, several notable figures have borne the name Mubashir. One such figure was Mubashir ibn Fatik, a 9th-century military leader and governor who served under the Abbasid Caliphate. He played a crucial role in suppressing uprisings and maintaining order in various regions of the caliphate.
Another prominent individual with the name Mubashir was Mubashir al-Khatib, a renowned 10th-century scholar of Arabic language and literature. He authored several works on grammar, rhetoric, and poetry, which became influential references for subsequent generations of scholars.
In the 12th century, Mubashir ibn al-Muqri al-Dimashqi was a renowned calligrapher and scribe who contributed significantly to the art of Arabic calligraphy. His works were highly praised for their elegance and precision, and he is considered one of the masters of the Naskh script.
Mubashir al-Khwarizmi, a 13th-century mathematician and astronomer from Khwarizm (present-day Uzbekistan), made important contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry. His works were widely studied and translated into various languages, influencing the development of mathematics in the Islamic world and beyond.
It's important to note that while these examples illustrate the historical significance and usage of the name Mubashir, the name has been adopted by people from various cultures and backgrounds over the centuries, transcending its original Arabic roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mubashir over time
The chart below shows babies named Mubashir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 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 Mubashir, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mubashir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mubashir 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 | #3688 | 23 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2827 | 68 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2155 | 76 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2097 | 5 | 1 |
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- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
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FAQ
Mubashir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mubashir in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mubashir was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mubashir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 17 babies registered as Mubashir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mubashir?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "harbinger" or "bringer of good news".
How many people are called Mubashir in the UK?
A total of 172 babies have been registered as Mubashir across the 25 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.