UK boy's name
Tejveer
Regal and courageous lion, a masculine name of Hindu origin.
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.
Tejveer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tejveer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2443, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 9 births.
This profile covers 46 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2009 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.
Tejveer is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 46 living people in the UK are called Tejveer. 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
- • Tejveer ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 9 boys were registered as Tejveer.
- • About 46 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tejveer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2443
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2024
9 births
Estimated living
46
2026
Meaning
What does Tejveer mean?
The name Tejveer is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words: "Tej," which means "radiance" or "brilliance," and "Veer," which means "brave" or "courageous." The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts, where it was often used to describe valiant warriors and heroes who possessed both physical strength and inner spiritual light.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tejveer can be found in the Mahabharata, a ancient Sanskrit epic that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Tejveer, who is described as a skilled archer and a loyal companion to the Pandava princes. This suggests that the name has been in use for over two millennia.
In the medieval period, the name Tejveer became associated with the Rajput warrior clans of northern India. Many Rajput rulers and princes bore this name, including Tejveer Singh Bundela (1594-1627), a famous ruler of the Bundela dynasty who fought against the Mughal Empire. Another notable bearer of this name was Tejveer Singh Mewar (1718-1753), a Rajput ruler of the Mewar kingdom who is remembered for his military victories against the Marathas.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Tejveer gained popularity among the Sikh community of Punjab. One of the most famous Sikhs with this name was Tejveer Singh Sandhanwalia (1770-1844), a prominent military leader and warrior who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
In more recent times, the name Tejveer has been associated with several notable figures in various fields. One such individual was Tejveer Singh Virk (1913-1998), a distinguished Indian diplomat who served as the Ambassador of India to several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union. Another prominent bearer of this name was Tejveer Singh Gurunaidu (1920-2005), an Indian hockey player who represented India in the 1948 and 1952 Olympic Games and won a gold medal in 1952.
Throughout its long history, the name Tejveer has been borne by many brave and accomplished individuals, reflecting the meaning of "radiant courage" that is embedded in its etymology. From ancient warriors to modern-day achievers, this name has carried a legacy of strength, valor, and inner light.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tejveer over time
The chart below shows babies named Tejveer registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 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 Tejveer, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tejveer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tejveer 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 | #3835 | 20 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4228 | 22 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3744 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tejveer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tejveer in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tejveer was ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Tejveer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 9 babies registered as Tejveer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tejveer?
Regal and courageous lion, a masculine name of Hindu origin.
How many people are called Tejveer in the UK?
A total of 46 babies have been registered as Tejveer across the 11 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.