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UK boy's name

Zubayr

A Muslim masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the seller of buttermilk".

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.

Zubayr is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zubayr popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1595, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 17 births.

This profile covers 184 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1998 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 94% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 183 living people in the UK are called Zubayr. 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

  • Zubayr ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2015, when 17 boys were registered as Zubayr.
  • About 183 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zubayr as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1595

2024

Births in 2024

16

Latest year

Peak year

2015

17 births

Estimated living

183

2026

Meaning

What does Zubayr mean?

The name Zubayr has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "zabr," which means "strong" or "sturdy." This name first appeared in the Arabian Peninsula during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century CE.

The name Zubayr is predominantly associated with Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the ten individuals promised Paradise during his lifetime. Zubayr was born in Medina in 594 CE and played a crucial role in early Islamic history, participating in numerous battles and expeditions.

Another notable figure bearing this name was Zubayr ibn Bakkar, a famous Arab historian and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He is best known for his work "Al-Akhbar al-Muwaffaqiyyat," a comprehensive history of the Islamic world during his time.

In the 11th century, Zubayr ibn Awwam, a renowned Arab agriculturist and botanist, authored the influential treatise "Kitab al-Filaha" (Book of Agriculture), which became a seminal work on farming practices and horticulture in the medieval Islamic world.

During the Middle Ages, the name Zubayr was also associated with Zubayr al-Bata'ihi, a celebrated Arab poet and literary figure who lived in the 10th century CE. His poetic works, particularly his panegyrics, were highly regarded and influential in the literary circles of his time.

Another prominent historical figure named Zubayr was Zubayr Pasha, an Ottoman military commander and statesman who lived in the 19th century. He played a significant role in the modernization efforts of the Ottoman Empire and served as the governor of several provinces, including Baghdad and Damascus.

While the name Zubayr has its roots in the Arab world, it has been adopted and used by various cultures and communities across the globe, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations or those influenced by Islamic culture and history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Zubayr over time

The chart below shows babies named Zubayr registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Zubayr, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Zubayr
0491317199820112024

Decades

Zubayr by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zubayr 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 #2406 49 5
2010s #2236 99 10
2000s #2788 33 6
1990s #2901 3 1

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FAQ

Zubayr: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Zubayr was ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.

When was Zubayr most popular?

The peak year on record was 2015, with 17 babies registered as Zubayr in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Zubayr?

A Muslim masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the seller of buttermilk".

How many people are called Zubayr in the UK?

A total of 184 babies have been registered as Zubayr across the 22 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.