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UK boy's name

Nader

A masculine Arabic name meaning "noble" or "rare".

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.

Nader is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nader popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 7 births.

This profile covers 79 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1998 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 78 living people in the UK are called Nader. 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

  • Nader ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 7 boys were registered as Nader.
  • About 78 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nader as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2005

7 births

Estimated living

78

2026

Meaning

What does Nader mean?

The name Nader is an Arabic masculine given name with roots tracing back to the 7th century. It derives from the Arabic word "nadir," which means "rare" or "precious." The earliest known use of the name can be traced back to the Islamic Golden Age, a period of significant cultural and scientific advancements in the Arab world between the 8th and 13th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nader was Nader Shah, a powerful Persian ruler who reigned from 1736 to 1747. He is renowned for his military campaigns that led to the establishment of the Afsharid Dynasty in Iran. Nader Shah's reign was marked by territorial expansion and cultural renaissance, as he sought to revive the glory of the Persian Empire.

Another notable figure in history with the name Nader was Nader al-Jarrahi, a prominent 12th-century Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic from Baghdad. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his teachings on spirituality.

In the realm of literature, Nader Khalili, an Iranian-American architect and author, gained recognition for his work on sustainable architecture and the concept of "Ceramic Houses." He was born in 1936 and passed away in 2008, leaving behind a legacy of innovative architectural designs.

Nader Sadek, an Egyptian-American writer and activist, has made significant contributions to the field of human rights and social justice. Born in 1974, he has authored several books and articles advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.

Nader Masroori, an Iranian weightlifter, is another individual who has left his mark in history. Born in 1978, he has won numerous medals in international competitions, including a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.

While the name Nader has its roots in the Arabic language, it has found its way into various cultures and societies across the globe, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in diverse fields throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Nader over time

The chart below shows babies named Nader registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Nader, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Nader
02457199820102023

Decades

Nader by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nader 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 #4371 11 3
2010s #3706 32 7
2000s #2939 29 7
1990s #2663 7 2

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FAQ

Nader: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Nader was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Nader most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 7 babies registered as Nader in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Nader?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "noble" or "rare".

How many people are called Nader in the UK?

A total of 79 babies have been registered as Nader across the 19 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.