Zubair
Boy name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Zubair: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1998.
Zubair is a strong, traditional Arabic name meaning "strong" or "firm", derived from the root *z-b-r*, which carries connotations of strength and resilience. Its most famous bearer was Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a leading general in the early Islamic conquests. While the name does not have direct geographical connections, the root appears in several place names across the Middle East. A notable variant is the Turkish and Urdu spelling Zübeyir, which is common in South Asian communities. In Scotland, Zubair has been given to babies since at least the 2000s, reflecting the country's growing multicultural heritage alongside its traditional naming patterns.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19984 babies
- Latest (2008)
- #6383 babies
- Total births
- 10since 1991
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y