UK boy's name
Zubair
A masculine Arabic name meaning "the strong one" or "mighty man".
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.
Zubair is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zubair popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1951, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 32 births.
This profile covers 610 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 615 living people in the UK are called Zubair. 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
- • Zubair ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 32 boys were registered as Zubair.
- • Zubair ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #638 in 2008.
- • About 615 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zubair as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1951
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
1997
32 births
Estimated living
615
2026
Meaning
What does Zubair mean?
The name Zubair finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "Zubayr," which means "strong" or "powerful." The name has been in use since the early days of Islam, and it is mentioned in various Islamic texts and historical records.
One of the earliest and most notable individuals to bear the name Zubair was Az-Zubair ibn Al-Awwam, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad. He was born in Mecca around 594 CE and played a crucial role in the early days of Islam. Az-Zubair was known for his bravery and military skills, and he participated in numerous battles alongside the Prophet Muhammad.
Another historical figure with the name Zubair was Al-Zubair ibn Bakkar, a renowned Muslim scholar and historian who lived in the 9th century CE. He was born in Cordova, Spain, and is best known for his work "Al-Mughrib fi Dhikr Bilad Ifriqiya wa'l-Maghrib," which is a valuable source of information on the history and geography of North Africa and Spain during the Islamic period.
In the 11th century, Zubair ibn Bakhtgan was a prominent Persian poet and philosopher who lived during the Seljuk Empire. His poetic works were highly praised and celebrated for their depth and eloquence. Zubair ibn Bakhtgan's contributions to literature and philosophy have been widely recognized and studied throughout the centuries.
During the 12th century, Zubair ibn Al-Awwam al-Ishbili was a renowned Andalusian Muslim writer and scientist. He is best known for his influential work on agriculture, "Kitab al-Filaha" (Book of Agriculture), which is considered one of the most comprehensive treatises on the subject in medieval times.
In more recent history, Zubair Ahmed Tufail was a prominent Pakistani physicist and educationist who lived from 1923 to 1986. He played a crucial role in the development of science education in Pakistan and served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Karachi from 1967 to 1972.
The name Zubair has a rich history and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout the centuries, particularly in the Islamic world. Its association with strength, power, and historical significance has made it a popular choice for naming children, carrying on a tradition that spans centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zubair over time
The chart below shows babies named Zubair 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 Zubair, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 32 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zubair by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zubair 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 | #1680 | 72 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1348 | 196 | 10 |
| 2000s | #894 | 242 | 10 |
| 1990s | #704 | 100 | 4 |
Geography
Where Zubair is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Zubair. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Zubair ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #638 in 2008.
Across the UK
Zubair in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#638 in 2008
3 years of NRS records, 10 total registered
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FAQ
Zubair: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zubair in the UK right now?
In 2024, Zubair was ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Zubair most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 32 babies registered as Zubair in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zubair?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "the strong one" or "mighty man".
How many people are called Zubair in the UK?
A total of 610 babies have been registered as Zubair across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 10 more in Scotland.
Where is Zubair most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Zubair ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #638 in 2008. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.