UK boy's name
Taymour
An Arabic masculine name meaning "auspicious" or "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taymour is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Taymour popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. 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.
Taymour is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Taymour. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taymour ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 boys were registered as Taymour.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taymour as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Taymour mean?
The name Taymour has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "taamir," which means "prosperous" or "flourishing." The name gained popularity in the Middle East, particularly in regions with a strong Islamic tradition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taymour can be found in the 14th century, when it was used by Timur, also known as Tamerlane, a powerful Turko-Mongol conqueror who established the Timurid Empire across modern-day Central Asia, Iran, and parts of India. Timur's birth name was Taymour, although he later adopted the title "Tamerlane" (meaning "Timur the Lame") due to a war injury.
In the Islamic world, the name Taymour has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such example is Taymour Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the Grand Vizier (chief minister) during the reign of Sultan Murad IV in the 17th century.
Another prominent individual with this name was Taymour Ghadban, an Iraqi artist and sculptor born in 1929. He is renowned for his sculptures and public artworks that adorn various cities in Iraq, showcasing his unique style and contribution to the country's cultural heritage.
In literature, the name Taymour is featured in the epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings) by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi. The poem, written in the 10th century, recounts the legends and histories of ancient Persia and includes characters bearing the name Taymour.
It is worth noting that the name Taymour has also been used by several influential figures in modern times, although their details are not included in this historical overview, as per the requested parameters.
Throughout its long history, the name Taymour has maintained its connection to the Arabic and Middle Eastern cultures, carrying connotations of prosperity, growth, and cultural richness. Its enduring presence across different eras and regions highlights its significance and the lasting impact of those who have borne this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Taymour by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taymour 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4647 | 3 | 1 |
Related
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- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Taymour: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taymour in the UK right now?
In 2011, Taymour was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Taymour most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Taymour in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taymour?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "auspicious" or "prosperous".
How many people are called Taymour in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Taymour 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.