Zubair

Zubair - A very unique male name

Zubair appeared on the charts for the first time in 1994 on position #3660. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zubair and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zubair? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Zubair. The baby boy name Zubair was given to 23 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2327 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 63,751 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zubair peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 2254.

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Zubair is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zubair is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #551 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,470.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Zubair is where you live.

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Zubair origin and meaning

Arabic

From Arabic zubair, traditionally understood as 'strong' — the name of al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad

Zubair is an early Islamic name of real historical weight, borne by one of the most prominent companions of the Prophet. US use is diaspora-based, dating from 1994, with a small rise in recent years.

Attested etymology

Zubair is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Zubair, pop culture references for the name Zubair and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Zubair

We've found the following names that sound similar to Zubair, sorted by popularity.

Zavier / Zephyr / Zaviyar / Zubayr / Zafir / Zayvier / Zavhary / Zafar / Zavior /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Zubair

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Zubair a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Zubair?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

zoo-BAIR · /zuːˈbɛər/

Around the world

• Zubair (Arabic) — Used as-is
• Zubair (Urdu) — Used as-is

Spellings and nicknames

• Zubayr — Closer Arabic transliteration of the same name
• Zuber — Shortened transliteration occasionally seen

Famous bearers

• Al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam — Companion and cousin of the Prophet Muhammad and a leading figure in early Islam (594–656) Historical

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Zubair honours a major figure of early Islam in a name that is short, strong and distinctive in English.

Worth knowing

• Transliteration splits between Zubair and Zubayr.