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UK boy's name

Zamar

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who praises".

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.

Zamar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zamar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 4 births.

This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2016 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Zamar. 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

  • Zamar ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 4 boys were registered as Zamar.
  • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zamar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2023

4 births

Estimated living

13

2026

Meaning

What does Zamar mean?

The name Zamar has its origins in the Arabic language, where it is derived from the verb "zamara," which means "to sing" or "to chant." This connection to music and melody can be traced back to ancient Arabic cultures and traditions, where singing and chanting played a significant role in religious practices and cultural celebrations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zamar can be found in ancient Islamic texts, particularly in the Quran, where it is mentioned in reference to the Psalms of David, which were often sung or chanted during religious ceremonies. This association with the Psalms and the act of praising God through song may have contributed to the name's popularity among certain Muslim communities.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Zamar. One such individual was Zamar ibn Ata (740-828 AD), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the calculation of planetary movements.

Another figure of historical importance was Zamar al-Hamdani (890-971 AD), a renowned Arab poet and literary scholar who is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of the Abbasid era. His works, which often celebrated the beauty and richness of the Arabic language, have been studied and admired for centuries.

In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Zamar ibn Ibrahim al-Hafiz (1010-1085 AD) was a prominent figure who was widely respected for his expertise in Hadith (the recorded sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad). His extensive knowledge and contributions to the preservation and interpretation of Islamic teachings have left a lasting legacy.

Moving forward in time, Zamar ibn Ali al-Khazraji (1160-1238 AD) was a notable Arab physician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and natural philosophy. His writings on various medical topics, including anatomy and pharmacology, were widely studied and influential during his time.

More recently, Zamar Rahim (1927-2013) was a celebrated Afghan poet and writer who was widely acclaimed for his lyrical and evocative works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience. His poetic legacy has inspired generations of writers and continues to be celebrated in Afghanistan and beyond.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Zamar over time

The chart below shows babies named Zamar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 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 Zamar, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Zamar
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Decades

Zamar by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zamar 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 #4611 10 3
2010s #4810 3 1

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FAQ

Zamar: questions and answers

How popular is the name Zamar in the UK right now?

In 2024, Zamar was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Zamar most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 4 babies registered as Zamar in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Zamar?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who praises".

How many people are called Zamar in the UK?

A total of 13 babies have been registered as Zamar across the 4 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.