UK boy's name
Qadir
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the powerful" or "the mighty".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Qadir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Qadir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2859, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. 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.
Qadir is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Qadir. 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 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Qadir ranked #2859 for boys in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 boys were registered as Qadir.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Qadir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2859
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Qadir mean?
The name Qadir has its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the root word "qadr," which means power, might, or ability. The name is widely used in the Middle East and among Muslim communities around the world.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Qadir can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned in several verses, often in relation to the power and authority of Allah (God). This association with divine power and strength likely contributed to the name's popularity among Muslims.
In the 8th century, during the golden age of the Islamic civilization, there was a famous Arab mathematician and astronomer named Al-Qadir. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.
Another notable historical figure with the name Qadir was Al-Qadir Billah, an Abbasid caliph who ruled from 991 to 1031 CE. He was known for his efforts to revive the Abbasid caliphate and for his patronage of the arts and sciences.
In the 13th century, a prominent Sufi mystic and poet named Qadir Auliya lived in Delhi, India. He was a spiritual leader and is revered by many Muslims as a saint. His teachings and writings had a significant impact on the spread of Sufism in the region.
During the Ottoman Empire, there was a sultan named Murad IV, whose full name was Murad Qadir. He ruled from 1623 to 1640 and is remembered for his military campaigns and efforts to reform the empire.
These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Qadir. Throughout the centuries, the name has been associated with power, strength, and leadership, reflecting its deep-rooted meaning in the Arabic language.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Qadir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Qadir 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Qadir
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- Quincy 334
- Qais 331
- Quinlan 247
- Qaasim 119
- Quin 105
- Quade 94
- Quintin 88
- Quinten 81
FAQ
Qadir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Qadir in the UK right now?
In 1997, Qadir was ranked #2859 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Qadir most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Qadir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Qadir?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the powerful" or "the mighty".
How many people are called Qadir in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Qadir across the 1 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.