Uzayr
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "helper", "giver of strength", or "light of Allah".
Name Census estimates that about 25 living Americans carry the first name Uzayr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Uzayr today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Uzayr births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Uzayr. 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 Uzayr. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
25
~ 1 in 13,710,174 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,173
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Uzayr: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Uzayr from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 15 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Uzayr remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Uzayr 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 Uzayr during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Uzayr
The name Uzayr has its roots in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East. It is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Ezra, which means "helper" or "aid." The earliest recorded usage of the name dates back to ancient times, with references found in religious scriptures and historical texts.
One of the most notable historical references to the name Uzayr can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In the Quran, Uzayr is mentioned as a revered figure who was granted a long life by God and played a significant role in the preservation and dissemination of religious teachings.
The name Uzayr has also been recorded in various ancient texts and historical records from the Middle East and North Africa. For instance, in the 11th century, there was a famous Muslim scholar and theologian named Uzayr ibn Muhammad al-Samarqandi, who hailed from Samarkand (present-day Uzbekistan) and made significant contributions to the fields of Islamic jurisprudence and Quranic exegesis.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Uzayr. One of the earliest recorded examples is Uzayr ibn Sharahil al-Kilabi, a prominent Arab poet who lived in the 7th century CE and was renowned for his eloquent verses.
Another prominent figure with the name Uzayr was Uzayr ibn Abi'l-Hasan al-Qurtubi, a renowned Muslim scholar and jurist from the 12th century who hailed from Cordoba, Spain. His works on Islamic law and jurisprudence were highly influential during his time and beyond.
In more recent history, Uzayr Petkar (born 1988) is a well-known Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.
Uzayr Mirza (born 1988) is a Pakistani cricketer who has represented his country in international matches and is known for his impressive batting skills.
Uzayr Munawar (born 1993) is a Canadian writer and activist who has gained recognition for his advocacy work on social justice issues and his contributions to literature.
The name Uzayr has a rich historical legacy, with roots in ancient religious texts and a diverse array of notable individuals who have carried this name throughout the centuries, spanning various fields and cultures.
People
Uzayr + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Uzayr as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Uzayr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Uzayr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 25 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Uzayr 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 13,710,174 US residents.
Is Uzayr a common name?
We classify Uzayr as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Uzayr most popular?
The single biggest year for Uzayr was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Uzayr is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Uzayr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Uzayr 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.