boy's name
Sikander
sih-KUN-der
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 67
Sikander is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2003 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1998, when 7 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.
Sikander 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 | 23 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Sikander?
In 2022, Sikander was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Sikander 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 Sikander
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sikander Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sikander over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sikander
- Pronunciation sih-KUN-der
Sibling Names for Sikander
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sikander — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sikander
How popular is the name Sikander?
In 2022, Sikander was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Sikander a girl's or a boy's name?
Sikander is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sikander?
Sikander has 3 syllables.
When was Sikander most popular?
Sikander peaked in 1998, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Sikander a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sikander currently ranks #3,543 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.