Umair
Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Umair: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2003.
Umair is an Arabic masculine name, a diminutive form of Umar, rooted in the word *ʻumr* meaning "life," so it carries the sense of "long-lived" or "prosperous." It holds deep significance in Islamic history through Umair ibn Sa'd al-Ansari, a respected companion of the Prophet Muhammad known for his piety and wisdom. In more recent times, the name has been carried by Umair Khan, a Pakistani cricketer who played internationally. While no major places bear the name directly, Umair shares its etymological root with the historic city of Umarabad. A gentle and enduring choice, it offers a quieter, more melodic variant of the better-known Umar, popular across the Muslim world and increasingly familiar in Scotland’s multicultural naming landscape.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20033 babies
- Latest (2006)
- #5843 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2003
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y