Will my child share the name Fajar with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 52 UK babies named Fajar per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Fajar in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Fajar becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Fajar is at its highest recorded position — #705 in 2025, with 52 births. In 2020 it ranked #4,535.

Is Fajar a good choice for a distinctive name?

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.

Who are some famous people named Fajar?

Notable people named Fajar include: Fajar Fathur Rahman, Fajar Setya and Fajar Sakkaf.

Is Fajar a popular baby name in the United States?

Fajar does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Fajar is a distinctive choice, ranked #705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Fajar in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#705

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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Fajar in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Fajar

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.

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