Will my child share the name Umayr with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Umayr per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Umayr in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Umayr becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Umayr is declining: down 224 places since 2019, to #2,952 in 2025. It peaked at #973 in 1999.

Is Umayr a good choice for a distinctive name?

Umayr 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 Umayr a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Umayr is a distinctive choice, ranked #2952 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Umayr in their class.

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About the Name Umayr

Umayr has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 961 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #973 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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