boy's name
Sikandar
sih-KAN-dar
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 71
Sikandar is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sikandar Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 9 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 8 |
How Popular Is Sikandar?
In 2024, Sikandar was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Sikandar Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sikandar
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sikandar Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sikandar over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sikandar
- Pronunciation sih-KAN-dar
Sibling Names for Sikandar
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sikandar — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sikandar
How popular is the name Sikandar?
In 2024, Sikandar was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Sikandar a girl's or a boy's name?
Sikandar is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sikandar?
Sikandar has 3 syllables.
When was Sikandar most popular?
Sikandar peaked in 2008, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Sikandar a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sikandar currently ranks #12,932 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.