Aldhair
An Arabic masculine name meaning "the glowing, radiant one".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Aldhair. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aldhair today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aldhair births was 2009 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aldhair. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aldhair. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2009
7 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#9,895
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Aldhair: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aldhair by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aldhair during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aldhair
The name Aldhair has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word "al-dhair," which means "the brave one" or "the courageous one." The name is believed to have been prevalent in the Arabian Peninsula and the surrounding regions during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Aldhair can be found in ancient Arabic poetry and literature, where it was often associated with valor and bravery in battle. Some historians also suggest that the name may have been mentioned in certain Islamic religious texts, although the specific references are difficult to pinpoint.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aldhair. One of the earliest known examples is Aldhair ibn Abi Sufyan (615-675 CE), a prominent military commander and companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He is renowned for his role in the early Muslim conquests and his bravery on the battlefield.
Another historical figure with the name Aldhair is Aldhair al-Khazraji (930-995 CE), a renowned scholar and poet from Cordoba, Spain, during the era of the Umayyad Caliphate. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and philosophy, are still studied and celebrated in the Arab world today.
In the 12th century, Aldhair al-Qadiri (1120-1190 CE) was a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from Baghdad. He is credited with establishing the Qadiri Sufi order, which continues to have a significant following in various parts of the Islamic world.
During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt, Aldhair al-Mansuri (1280-1349 CE) was a prominent military leader and governor. He played a crucial role in defending the sultanate against the Mongol invasions and is remembered for his strategic military prowess.
In more recent times, Aldhair al-Jazairi (1920-2005) was a celebrated Algerian poet and writer. His works, which explored themes of national identity and resistance against colonial rule, were instrumental in shaping the literary and cultural landscape of modern Algeria.
People
Aldhair + last name combinations
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FAQ
Aldhair: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aldhair?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aldhair going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Aldhair a common name?
We classify Aldhair as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aldhair most popular?
The single biggest year for Aldhair was 2009, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aldhair is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aldhair in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aldhair a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aldhair in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aldhair still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aldhair in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aldhair can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Aldhair?
See how many people share the name Aldhair on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.