UK boy's name
Ozair
Masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "small wandering helper" or "small traveler".
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.
Ozair is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ozair 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 2023, with 7 births.
This profile covers 57 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1996 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 57 living people in the UK are called Ozair. 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
- • Ozair ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 7 boys were registered as Ozair.
- • About 57 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ozair 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
2023
7 births
Estimated living
57
2026
Meaning
What does Ozair mean?
The name Ozair has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word 'Azir', which means 'mighty' or 'powerful'. It is a masculine name that has been in use for centuries, particularly in the Middle East and among Muslim communities around the world.
In Islamic tradition, the name Ozair is associated with the biblical figure Ezra, who was a prominent Jewish scribe and religious leader during the time of the Persian Empire. The Qur'an refers to him as Uzair, which is a variation of the name. Ezra is credited with restoring the Torah and establishing the Synagogue system after the Babylonian exile.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Ozair can be found in the Qur'an itself, where it is mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah, verse 30. This verse discusses the belief of certain Jewish groups who revered Ezra as the son of God, which is rejected in Islam.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ozair. In the 12th century, Ozair bin Ubaid al-Baghdadi was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Baghdad. He is known for his contributions to the field of Arabic literature and his poetic works.
Another prominent figure with the name Ozair was Ozair ibn Muhammad al-Basri, a 9th-century Muslim jurist and theologian from Basra, Iraq. He was a prominent figure in the Mu'tazili school of Islamic theology and made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
In the 20th century, Ozair Hussain was a renowned Indian poet and writer who wrote in the Urdu language. He was born in 1915 and is known for his poetry collections, including "Naqsh-e-Faryadi" and "Shab-e-Firaaq".
Ozair Saloojee was a South African anti-apartheid activist and member of the African National Congress (ANC). He was born in 1937 and played a significant role in the struggle against racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.
Ozair Bashir Naved is a contemporary Pakistani cricketer who has represented Pakistan in various international cricket tournaments. He was born in 1988 and is known for his bowling skills as a right-arm fast-medium bowler.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Ozair throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural and linguistic heritage, as well as its enduring popularity across different regions and communities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ozair over time
The chart below shows babies named Ozair registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Ozair, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ozair by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ozair 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 | #4180 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4176 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3082 | 22 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2620 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Ozair
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Ozair: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ozair in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ozair was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ozair most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 7 babies registered as Ozair in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ozair?
Masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "small wandering helper" or "small traveler".
How many people are called Ozair in the UK?
A total of 57 babies have been registered as Ozair across the 14 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.