UK boy's name
Zubeyr
A masculine Arabic name meaning "small" or "little one".
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.
Zubeyr is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zubeyr 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 2003, with 4 births.
This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2003 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 33 living people in the UK are called Zubeyr. 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
- • Zubeyr ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 boys were registered as Zubeyr.
- • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zubeyr 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
2003
4 births
Estimated living
33
2026
Meaning
What does Zubeyr mean?
The name Zubeyr has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "zubair," which means "strong and sturdy." The name carries a sense of strength, resilience, and steadfastness.
Zubeyr is a name deeply rooted in Islamic history and tradition. One of the most prominent figures to bear this name was Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the ten promised paradise by him. Zubayr ibn al-Awwam played a significant role in the early Muslim conquests and was known for his bravery and military prowess.
The name Zubeyr also appears in various Islamic texts and historical records. It is mentioned in the Quran and several hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad). This association with Islamic scripture and tradition has contributed to the name's widespread use among Muslim communities worldwide.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Zubeyr can be found in the 7th century CE, during the time of the early Islamic caliphates. Several notable individuals bore this name, including Zubayr ibn Bakkar, a renowned Islamic scholar and historian who lived in the 9th century CE.
Throughout history, the name Zubeyr has been carried by various influential figures across different fields. Here are five examples:
1. Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (c. 594-656 CE): A companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the early Muslim military leaders. 2. Zubayr ibn Bakkar (c. 804-870 CE): An Islamic scholar, historian, and author best known for his work "Al-Muntakhab min Kitab al-Siyar." 3. Zubeyr Pasha (1830-1913): An Ottoman military commander and political figure who served as the Wali (governor) of several provinces in the Ottoman Empire. 4. Zubeyr Rahma (1904-1979): A Sudanese poet, playwright, and journalist known for his contributions to modern Sudanese literature. 5. Zubeyr Ali Hussein (1910-1997): An influential Iraqi sculptor and artist, widely regarded as the father of modern Iraqi sculpture.
The name Zubeyr has retained its significance and popularity within Muslim communities worldwide, often chosen for its strong Islamic roots and connotations of strength and resilience.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zubeyr over time
The chart below shows babies named Zubeyr registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 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 Zubeyr, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zubeyr by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zubeyr 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 | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4541 | 16 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3646 | 14 | 4 |
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FAQ
Zubeyr: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zubeyr in the UK right now?
In 2024, Zubeyr was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zubeyr most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Zubeyr in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zubeyr?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "small" or "little one".
How many people are called Zubeyr in the UK?
A total of 33 babies have been registered as Zubeyr across the 10 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.