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UK boy's name

Naser

A masculine Arabic name meaning "helper" or "protector".

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.

Naser is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Naser popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3523, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 5 births.

This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2004 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.

Naser is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Naser. 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

  • Naser ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 5 boys were registered as Naser.
  • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Naser as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3523

2023

Births in 2023

5

Latest year

Peak year

2023

5 births

Estimated living

28

2026

Meaning

What does Naser mean?

The name Naser has its origins in Arabic, derived from the word "nasr," which means "victory" or "triumph." Its roots can be traced back to the early days of Islam and the life of Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Naser can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It appears in reference to the companions of Prophet Muhammad who were known as "Ansar," meaning "helpers" or "supporters." The Ansar were the residents of Medina who welcomed and supported the Prophet and his followers after their migration from Mecca.

Throughout Islamic history, the name Naser has been associated with individuals who achieved significant victories or played prominent roles in the spread and defense of Islam. One of the most notable figures was Naser Khosrow, a Persian poet, philosopher, and traveler who lived from 1004 to 1088 AD. He is renowned for his poetic works and his influential book, "Safarnama," which documented his travels across the Islamic world.

Another historical figure bearing the name Naser was Naser al-Din al-Tusi, a renowned Persian polymath who lived from 1201 to 1274 AD. He made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and theology. Al-Tusi is credited with establishing one of the first observatories in the Islamic world and advancing the study of trigonometry.

In more recent times, Naser al-Din Shah Qajar was the King of Persia (modern-day Iran) from 1848 to 1896. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize and industrialize Persia, as well as his attempts to centralize power and control during his reign.

Naser Khosrow, a 20th-century Iranian poet and political activist, was another notable figure who bore this name. He played a significant role in the Iranian Constitutional Revolution of 1905-1911 and is considered one of the most influential poets and intellectuals of modern Iran.

Beyond these historical figures, the name Naser has been widely used across the Muslim world and has gained popularity in various cultures and regions, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Naser over time

The chart below shows babies named Naser registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Naser, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Naser
01345200420132023

Decades

Naser by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Naser 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 #4066 8 2
2010s #4378 17 5
2000s #3651 3 1

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FAQ

Naser: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Naser was ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Naser most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 5 babies registered as Naser in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Naser?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "helper" or "protector".

How many people are called Naser in the UK?

A total of 28 babies have been registered as Naser across the 8 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.