boy's name
Umair
oo-MAIR (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,845
Umair is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 17 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 60 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 27,734 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Umair 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.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 119 |
| 2000s | 477 |
| 2010s | 339 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 128 |
How Popular Is Umair?
In 2025, Umair was given to 19 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Umair 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 Umair
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Umair Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Umair over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Umair
- Arabic oo-MAIR
Sibling Names for Umair
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Umair — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Umair
How popular is the name Umair?
In 2025, Umair was given to 19 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Umair a girl's or a boy's name?
Umair is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Umair?
Umair has 2 syllables.
When was Umair most popular?
Umair peaked in 2008, when 60 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Umair a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Umair currently ranks #1,446 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.