Uzair
A masculine name of Islamic/Arabic origin meaning "small, little one".
Name Census estimates that about 619 living Americans carry the first name Uzair. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Uzair today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Uzair births was 2021 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Uzair. 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.
People living today
619
~ 1 in 553,723 Americans
Peak year
2021
36 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,049
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Uzair: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Uzair from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 222 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Uzair remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Uzair 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 Uzair during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Uzairs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, California, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Uzair, while Texas, New Jersey, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 30 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Uzair
The name Uzair has its origins in Arabic, originating from the root word "Uzayr" which means "helper" or "aid." This name dates back to the 7th century AD, during the early Islamic era, and is derived from the name of a revered figure mentioned in the Quran.
According to Islamic tradition, Uzair was a Jewish scholar and religious leader who lived during the Babylonian exile. He is referred to in the Quran as a righteous man who was granted a unique insight into the divine scriptures. The name Uzair is believed to have gained popularity among Muslims as a result of this reference.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Uzair was Uzair ibn Hunayn (808-873 AD), a renowned Arabic scholar and translator from the Abbasid era. He played a significant role in the translation of Greek scientific and philosophical texts into Arabic, contributing to the flourishing of knowledge during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another notable figure was Uzair Beg Siddiqui (1542-1605), a prominent Sufi saint and scholar from the Indian subcontinent. He was known for his spiritual teachings and his efforts in spreading Islam in the region.
During the 19th century, Uzair Ahmad Khan (1858-1939) was a prominent Indian Muslim poet and writer, renowned for his works in Urdu and Persian literature. His poems and literary contributions were highly influential in the cultural landscape of the time.
In the 20th century, Uzair Hasan Rizvi (1897-1974) was a notable Indian Muslim lawyer, politician, and social reformer. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.
More recently, Uzair Jaswal (born 1990) is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, and actor who has gained popularity in the South Asian entertainment industry. His music and acting careers have earned him recognition both in Pakistan and internationally.
The name Uzair has endured throughout history, transcending geographical boundaries and cultural contexts. Its roots in Arabic and Islamic tradition have made it a popular choice for Muslims around the world, while its meaning of "helper" or "aid" has given it a positive connotation in various communities.
People
Uzair + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Uzair as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Uzair: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Uzair?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 619 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Uzair 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 553,723 US residents.
Is Uzair a common name?
We classify Uzair as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 625 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Uzair most popular?
The single biggest year for Uzair was 2021, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Uzair is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Uzair a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Uzair 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.
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.