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UK boy's name

Naseer

One who is victorious or triumphant, derived from the Arabic root meaning "to aid" or "to assist".

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.

Naseer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Naseer 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 1998, with 5 births.

This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1998 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Naseer. 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

  • Naseer ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 5 boys were registered as Naseer.
  • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Naseer 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

1998

5 births

Estimated living

27

2026

Meaning

What does Naseer mean?

The name Naseer has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "nasr," which means "victory" or "triumph." This name has been in use among Arabic-speaking populations for centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naseer can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In the Quran, the word "nasr" is used to refer to divine assistance and victory granted by Allah.

Throughout Islamic history, several notable figures have borne the name Naseer. One prominent example is Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, a renowned Persian polymath who lived from 1201 to 1274. He made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.

Another historical figure bearing the name Naseer was Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar, who ruled as the King of Persia (modern-day Iran) from 1848 to 1896. His reign witnessed significant political and social developments in the region.

In the Indian subcontinent, the name Naseer has been used by several prominent individuals. One notable example is Naseer Ganai, a Kashmiri poet and writer who lived from 1926 to 1991. He was known for his contributions to the Kashmiri language and literature.

Naseer Hussain, an Indian cricketer who played for the national team between 1975 and 1984, is another notable bearer of this name. He was a skilled all-rounder and is remembered for his impressive performances on the field.

In the realm of literature, Naseer Ahmed Nasir was a renowned Urdu poet and writer from Pakistan, who lived from 1936 to 2009. His works explored themes of love, spirituality, and social issues.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Naseer over time

The chart below shows babies named Naseer registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Naseer, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Naseer
01345199820112024

Decades

Naseer by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Naseer 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 #5119 3 1
2010s #4211 15 4
2000s #2636 4 1
1990s #2074 5 1

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FAQ

Naseer: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Naseer was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Naseer most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 5 babies registered as Naseer in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Naseer?

One who is victorious or triumphant, derived from the Arabic root meaning "to aid" or "to assist".

How many people are called Naseer in the UK?

A total of 27 babies have been registered as Naseer across the 7 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.