Nazir

Nazir is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “custodian, official.” In 2024 it was given to 242 boys in the United States.

Nazir at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“custodian, official”

About the name Nazir

Nazir belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “custodian, official” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nazir first appears in Social Security records in 1985. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #945 in 2024, and in 2024 242 babies received the name — 3,758 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nazir in US records

First recorded (US)
1985
Best US rank
#945 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Nazir in 2024
242
Total since 1880
3,758

Nazir in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1885 in 2007
Babies named Nazir in 2024
3
Total since 1996
101

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nazir mean?

Nazir means “custodian, official” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nazir a boy or girl name?

Nazir is a boy name. In 2024, 242 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nazir?

Nazir comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Nazir?

Nazir first appears in US records in 1985. Its best-ever ranking was #945 in 2024, and 242 babies were given the name in 2024.

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