Will my child share the name Taimur with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Taimur per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Taimur in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Taimur becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Taimur is declining: down 892 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. It peaked at #1,548 in 2020.

Is Taimur a good choice for a distinctive name?

Taimur 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.

Is Taimur a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Taimur is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Taimur in their class.

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About the Name Taimur

Taimur has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1374 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #1548 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1997.

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