UK boy's name
Uzayr
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "helper", "giver of strength", or "light of Allah".
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.
Uzayr is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Uzayr popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 19 births.
This profile covers 299 England and Wales registrations across 29 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 37% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 297 living people in the UK are called Uzayr. 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
- • Uzayr ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 19 boys were registered as Uzayr.
- • About 297 living people in the UK are estimated to have Uzayr as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2020
19 births
Estimated living
297
2026
Meaning
What does Uzayr mean?
The name Uzayr has its roots in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East. It is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Ezra, which means "helper" or "aid." The earliest recorded usage of the name dates back to ancient times, with references found in religious scriptures and historical texts.
One of the most notable historical references to the name Uzayr can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In the Quran, Uzayr is mentioned as a revered figure who was granted a long life by God and played a significant role in the preservation and dissemination of religious teachings.
The name Uzayr has also been recorded in various ancient texts and historical records from the Middle East and North Africa. For instance, in the 11th century, there was a famous Muslim scholar and theologian named Uzayr ibn Muhammad al-Samarqandi, who hailed from Samarkand (present-day Uzbekistan) and made significant contributions to the fields of Islamic jurisprudence and Quranic exegesis.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Uzayr. One of the earliest recorded examples is Uzayr ibn Sharahil al-Kilabi, a prominent Arab poet who lived in the 7th century CE and was renowned for his eloquent verses.
Another prominent figure with the name Uzayr was Uzayr ibn Abi'l-Hasan al-Qurtubi, a renowned Muslim scholar and jurist from the 12th century who hailed from Cordoba, Spain. His works on Islamic law and jurisprudence were highly influential during his time and beyond.
In more recent history, Uzayr Petkar (born 1988) is a well-known Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.
Uzayr Mirza (born 1988) is a Pakistani cricketer who has represented his country in international matches and is known for his impressive batting skills.
Uzayr Munawar (born 1993) is a Canadian writer and activist who has gained recognition for his advocacy work on social justice issues and his contributions to literature.
The name Uzayr has a rich historical legacy, with roots in ancient religious texts and a diverse array of notable individuals who have carried this name throughout the centuries, spanning various fields and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Uzayr over time
The chart below shows babies named Uzayr 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 Uzayr, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 19 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Uzayr by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Uzayr 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 | #1921 | 66 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2029 | 115 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1774 | 96 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2100 | 22 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Uzayr
- Umar 4,932
- Usman 2,413
- Uzair 1,549
- Umair 1,044
- Uthman 531
- Usmaan 476
- Uwais 438
- Ubaid 383
- Umer 325
- Umut 303
- Uriel 276
- Umayr 232
FAQ
Uzayr: questions and answers
How popular is the name Uzayr in the UK right now?
In 2024, Uzayr was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Uzayr most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 19 babies registered as Uzayr in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Uzayr?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "helper", "giver of strength", or "light of Allah".
How many people are called Uzayr in the UK?
A total of 299 babies have been registered as Uzayr across the 29 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.