UK boy's name
Sahir
An Arabic masculine name meaning "charming, captivating one".
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.
Sahir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sahir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 13 births.
This profile covers 214 England and Wales registrations across 27 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 31% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 212 living people in the UK are called Sahir. 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
- • Sahir ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 13 boys were registered as Sahir.
- • About 212 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sahir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2001
13 births
Estimated living
212
2026
Meaning
What does Sahir mean?
The name Sahir has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, with its origins dating back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "sahir," which means "enchanter" or "magician." The name is associated with the ability to captivate and mesmerize, suggesting a person with a charismatic and alluring personality.
In Islamic literature, the name Sahir is mentioned in the Quran, where it is used to refer to sorcerers or magicians. This association with the mystical and supernatural has contributed to the name's enduring appeal and mystique.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sahir was Sahir al-Qurayshi, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 7th century AD. He was known for his eloquent and captivating verses, which reflected the name's meaning.
In the 9th century AD, Sahir al-Bukhari was a distinguished Islamic scholar and hadith collector. His contributions to the preservation of religious traditions and teachings earned him a prominent place in Islamic history.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from the 8th to the 13th century AD, a prominent figure named Sahir ibn Hawshab gained recognition as a skilled mathematician and astronomer. His works on astronomy and celestial calculations were widely respected and influential.
In the realm of literature, Sahir Ludhianvi, born in 1921 and died in 1980, was a celebrated Urdu poet and lyricist from the Indian subcontinent. His poetic verses, known for their emotional depth and romantic themes, have left an indelible mark on Urdu literature.
Another notable figure with the name Sahir was Sahir Ali Bagwan, a renowned Indian classical singer and musician who lived from 1937 to 2016. He was recognized for his mastery of the Hindustani classical music tradition and his contributions to preserving and promoting this art form.
Throughout history, the name Sahir has been associated with individuals known for their artistic talents, intellectual pursuits, and captivating personalities. Its rich cultural heritage and evocative meaning have made it a enduring and respected name across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sahir over time
The chart below shows babies named Sahir 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 Sahir, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sahir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sahir 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 | #3155 | 32 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2238 | 98 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2261 | 65 | 9 |
| 1990s | #1847 | 19 | 3 |
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Names similar to Sahir
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sahir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sahir in the UK right now?
In 2024, Sahir was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Sahir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 13 babies registered as Sahir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sahir?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "charming, captivating one".
How many people are called Sahir in the UK?
A total of 214 babies have been registered as Sahir across the 27 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.