Fajar is a distinctive choice, ranked #1672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Fajar in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1672
About the Name Fajar
2024 marks Fajar's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1672. The name has climbed 2863 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2001.
Fajar is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Fajar
Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Fajar per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Fajar in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Fajar is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 2863 places over the last five years to #1672 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Fajar is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Fajar include: Fajar Fathur Rahman — Muhammad Fajar Fathur Rahman is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a right-back or a winger for Super League club Persija Jakarta.; Fajar Setya — Fajar Setya Jaya is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Liga 2 club Persipal Palu.; Fajar Sakkaf — Fajar Mamdoh Sakkaf is a Saudi footballer who plays as a Goalkeeper for the Saudi Women's U-17 Tournament side Al Hilal..
Fajar does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Fajars in the wild.
18
UK babies named Fajar (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 2863 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Fajar
Likely around 1 other Fajar in the class
UK Popularity (2001–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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