UK boy's name
Salar
An Oghuz Turkish name meaning "noble" or "knowledgeable 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.
Salar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Salar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1322, with 20 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 20 births.
This profile covers 95 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
Salar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 97 living people in the UK are called Salar. 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
- • Salar ranked #1322 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 20 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 20 boys were registered as Salar.
- • Salar ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #638 in 2010.
- • About 97 living people in the UK are estimated to have Salar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1322
2024
Births in 2024
20
Latest year
Peak year
2024
20 births
Estimated living
97
2026
Meaning
What does Salar mean?
The name Salar has its origins in the Persian language and is derived from the Persian word "salar," which means "leader" or "commander." This name has been in use for centuries and has a rich history associated with it.
In ancient Persia, the term "salar" was used to refer to military commanders or high-ranking officials. It was a title of honor and respect bestowed upon those who had achieved great feats or displayed exceptional leadership qualities on the battlefield or in administrative roles.
The earliest recorded use of the name Salar dates back to the 7th century, during the Islamic Golden Age. One of the most notable figures with this name was Salar Masud Ghaznavi, a renowned Persian military commander who lived from 998 to 1030 CE. He served under the Ghaznavid Empire and played a crucial role in expanding the empire's territories through his military campaigns.
Another historical figure with the name Salar was Salar Sahu, a 13th-century Sufi saint and mystic from present-day Pakistan. He was known for his spiritual teachings and is revered by many in the region.
In the 14th century, Salar Jang I, a nobleman and military commander from the Deccan region of India, gained prominence for his role in the Bahmani Sultanate. He was the founder of the Salar Jung dynasty, which ruled over parts of southern India for several generations.
During the Mughal era in India, Salar Jung III, born in 1829, served as the Prime Minister of Hyderabad State and was a prominent statesman and patron of arts and culture. He played a significant role in preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the region.
In more recent times, Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad, established in the late 19th century, is named after Salar Jung III and houses an impressive collection of artifacts, manuscripts, and artworks, reflecting the cultural richness of the region.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Salar throughout history, reflecting its association with leadership, military prowess, and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Salar over time
The chart below shows babies named Salar 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 Salar, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 20 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Salar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Salar 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 | #2574 | 50 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3846 | 37 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3227 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Salar is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Salar. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Salar ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #638 in 2010.
Across the UK
Salar in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#638 in 2010
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
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- Sam 20,889
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- 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
Salar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Salar in the UK right now?
In 2024, Salar was ranked #1322 for boys in England and Wales, with 20 births registered.
When was Salar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 20 babies registered as Salar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Salar?
An Oghuz Turkish name meaning "noble" or "knowledgeable one".
How many people are called Salar in the UK?
A total of 95 babies have been registered as Salar across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Salar most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Salar ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #638 in 2010. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.