Will my child share the name Umair with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Umair per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Umair in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Umair becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Umair is declining: down 176 places since 2020, to #1,406 in 2025. It peaked at #417 in 2002.

Is Umair a good choice for a distinctive name?

Umair 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 Umair?

Notable people named Umair include: Umair Masood, Umair Mir and Umair Khan.

Is Umair a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Umair is a distinctive choice, ranked #1406 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Umair in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Umair

Umair ranked #1,406 in 2025, down from its peak of #417 in 2002 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Umair

Umair Masood — Umair Masood is a Pakistani cricketer.
Umair Mir — Umair Mir is a Pakistani first-class cricketer.
Umair Khan — Umair Khan is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for United Bank Limited.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.