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UK boy's name

Munasar

An Arabic name meaning "banner" or "one who is victorious".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Munasar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Munasar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2813, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 8 births.

This profile covers 53 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2002 to 2023. 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 88% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 53 living people in the UK are called Munasar. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Munasar ranked #2813 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 8 boys were registered as Munasar.
  • About 53 living people in the UK are estimated to have Munasar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2813

2023

Births in 2023

7

Latest year

Peak year

2011

8 births

Estimated living

53

2026

Meaning

What does Munasar mean?

The name Munasar is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "munazzar," which means "scholar" or "one who studies." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were learned or dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Munasar can be found in historical texts from the 9th century CE. During this period, the Islamic Golden Age flourished, and centers of learning and scholarship thrived in regions such as modern-day Iraq, Iran, and parts of Central Asia. It is possible that the name Munasar was borne by scholars or intellectuals who contributed to the significant advancements in fields like mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.

In the 11th century, a notable figure named Munasar ibn Ali al-Tirmidhi lived in the city of Tirmidh, located in present-day Uzbekistan. He was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist, known for his contributions to the study of Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad). His works, including the "Jami' al-Tirmidhi," a highly regarded collection of Hadith, have been influential in Islamic jurisprudence.

Moving forward in history, a Persian philosopher and mystic named Munasar al-Ghazali lived in the 12th century. He was a prominent figure in the Sufi tradition and is credited with writing several influential works on spirituality and mysticism, including the "Kimiya-ye Sa'adat" (The Alchemy of Happiness).

In the 14th century, a Moroccan scholar named Munasar ibn al-Khatib held a prominent position as a vizier and historian during the Marinid dynasty. He is known for his works on the history of Granada and the Marinid rulers, providing valuable insights into the political and cultural landscape of that era.

Another notable figure bearing the name Munasar was Munasar al-Baghdadi, a renowned musician and composer who lived in the 9th century CE. He is credited with contributing to the development of the classical Arabic musical tradition and is considered one of the pioneers of the genre known as the "Baghdadi school" of music.

These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Munasar throughout history, highlighting its association with scholarship, intellectual pursuits, and contributions to various fields of knowledge and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Munasar over time

The chart below shows babies named Munasar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Munasar, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Munasar
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Decades

Munasar by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Munasar 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 #4070 13 3
2010s #3504 26 5
2000s #3463 14 4

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FAQ

Munasar: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Munasar was ranked #2813 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Munasar most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 8 babies registered as Munasar in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Munasar?

An Arabic name meaning "banner" or "one who is victorious".

How many people are called Munasar in the UK?

A total of 53 babies have been registered as Munasar 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.