UK boy's name
Mudathir
An Arabic name meaning "one who warns" or "one who brings caution".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mudathir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mudathir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3225, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2000 to 2002. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Mudathir. 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 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mudathir ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 boys were registered as Mudathir.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mudathir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3225
2002
Births in 2002
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Mudathir mean?
The name Mudathir has its roots in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "dathara," which means "to surround" or "to envelop." The name is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.
Mudathir is a masculine name that carries a sense of protection and embracement. It conveys the idea of someone who surrounds or envelops others, either physically or metaphorically, providing a sense of security and comfort.
The name Mudathir has been mentioned in various Arabic literary works and historical records throughout the centuries. One notable example is its appearance in the book "Al-Aghani" (The Songs), a renowned collection of Arabic poetry and songs compiled by Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani in the 10th century.
The earliest recorded individual bearing the name Mudathir is believed to be Mudathir ibn Rab'i al-Asadi, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century. Another notable figure was Mudathir ibn al-Husayn al-Naysaburi, a Persian scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century.
Throughout history, several individuals with the name Mudathir have left their mark in various fields. One such person was Mudathir ibn Muhammad al-Qadiri (1073-1142), a renowned Sufi scholar and spiritual leader from Persia. Another was Mudathir ibn Ali al-Khayyat (1030-1100), an influential Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad.
In the literary realm, Mudathir ibn Amr al-Azdi (830-901) was a prominent Arab poet and scholar from Basra, known for his contributions to Arabic poetry and literature. Additionally, Mudathir ibn Isa al-Balkhi (810-892) was a respected Persian physician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of medicine.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Mudathir, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and significance associated with this Arabic name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mudathir over time
The chart below shows babies named Mudathir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2002. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mudathir, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2002, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mudathir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mudathir 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 | #3131 | 6 | 2 |
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- Mark 11,336
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FAQ
Mudathir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mudathir in the UK right now?
In 2002, Mudathir was ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mudathir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Mudathir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mudathir?
An Arabic name meaning "one who warns" or "one who brings caution".
How many people are called Mudathir in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Mudathir 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.