UK boy's name
Taymur
An Arabic name meaning "brave and powerful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taymur is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Taymur popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3467, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2001 to 2003. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Taymur. 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 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taymur ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 boys were registered as Taymur.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taymur as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3467
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Taymur mean?
The name Taymur is a masculine given name of Central Asian origin, derived from the Turkic word "demir," which means "iron." It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period among the various Turkic peoples who inhabited the vast steppes and nomadic empires of Central Asia.
The earliest recorded use of Taymur as a personal name can be traced back to the 14th century, when it was borne by the renowned Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur (also known as Tamerlane), who established the Timurid Empire spanning modern-day Iran, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia. Timur (1336-1405), whose name was also spelled Taymur, was a powerful ruler and military strategist known for his expansive conquests and ruthless tactics.
Another notable historical figure with the name Taymur was Taymur Guri (1189-1236), a Turkic ruler who served as the governor of Herat in present-day Afghanistan during the Khwarazmian Empire. He was renowned for his military prowess and played a significant role in the political and cultural developments of the region.
In the 16th century, Taymur was also the name of a Mughal prince, the son of the famous Mughal Emperor Akbar. This prince, born in 1569, was known for his intellectual pursuits and patronage of the arts, although his life was cut short at a young age.
Moving forward in time, Taymur Pasha (1822-1892) was an Ottoman statesman and military commander who served as the governor of various provinces in the Ottoman Empire, including Tripoli and Baghdad. He was renowned for his administrative reforms and efforts to modernize the empire's military.
Another notable bearer of the name Taymur was Taymur Malik (1908-1982), a celebrated Urdu poet and writer from Pakistan. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, have left a lasting impact on the literary landscape of the region.
These examples highlight the historical and cultural significance of the name Taymur, which has been borne by rulers, military leaders, poets, and other notable figures throughout the centuries, particularly in Central Asia and the territories influenced by the Turkic and Persian cultural spheres.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Taymur over time
The chart below shows babies named Taymur registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2003. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Taymur, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2003, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taymur by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taymur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3301 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Taymur
- 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
Taymur: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taymur in the UK right now?
In 2003, Taymur was ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Taymur most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Taymur in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taymur?
An Arabic name meaning "brave and powerful".
How many people are called Taymur in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Taymur across the 2 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.