Zubair
A masculine Arabic name meaning "the strong one" or "mighty man".
Name Census estimates that about 695 living Americans carry the first name Zubair. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zubair today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zubair births was 2022 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zubair. 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
695
~ 1 in 493,172 Americans
Peak year
2022
40 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,318
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Zubair: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zubair from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 244 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zubair remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zubair 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 Zubair during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zubairs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, Minnesota, California recorded the most babies named Zubair, while Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zubair
The name Zubair finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "Zubayr," which means "strong" or "powerful." The name has been in use since the early days of Islam, and it is mentioned in various Islamic texts and historical records.
One of the earliest and most notable individuals to bear the name Zubair was Az-Zubair ibn Al-Awwam, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad. He was born in Mecca around 594 CE and played a crucial role in the early days of Islam. Az-Zubair was known for his bravery and military skills, and he participated in numerous battles alongside the Prophet Muhammad.
Another historical figure with the name Zubair was Al-Zubair ibn Bakkar, a renowned Muslim scholar and historian who lived in the 9th century CE. He was born in Cordova, Spain, and is best known for his work "Al-Mughrib fi Dhikr Bilad Ifriqiya wa'l-Maghrib," which is a valuable source of information on the history and geography of North Africa and Spain during the Islamic period.
In the 11th century, Zubair ibn Bakhtgan was a prominent Persian poet and philosopher who lived during the Seljuk Empire. His poetic works were highly praised and celebrated for their depth and eloquence. Zubair ibn Bakhtgan's contributions to literature and philosophy have been widely recognized and studied throughout the centuries.
During the 12th century, Zubair ibn Al-Awwam al-Ishbili was a renowned Andalusian Muslim writer and scientist. He is best known for his influential work on agriculture, "Kitab al-Filaha" (Book of Agriculture), which is considered one of the most comprehensive treatises on the subject in medieval times.
In more recent history, Zubair Ahmed Tufail was a prominent Pakistani physicist and educationist who lived from 1923 to 1986. He played a crucial role in the development of science education in Pakistan and served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Karachi from 1967 to 1972.
The name Zubair has a rich history and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout the centuries, particularly in the Islamic world. Its association with strength, power, and historical significance has made it a popular choice for naming children, carrying on a tradition that spans centuries.
People
Zubair + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zubair as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zubair: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zubair?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 695 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zubair 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 493,172 US residents.
Is Zubair a common name?
We classify Zubair as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 704 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zubair most popular?
The single biggest year for Zubair was 2022, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zubair is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zubair a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zubair 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.