Azir

♂ Boy

Pronounced AZ-eer /ˈæz.ir/Low

Meaning: Generally taken as Arabic for 'helper' or 'supporter' (from the root '-z-r, 'to help/support'); sometimes linked to Uzayr or to Amir ('commander'). The attribution is weakly documented and disputed.Low

In 30 seconds: Azir is usually taken as an Arabic name for 'helper' or 'supporter', but the attribution is weakly documented and disputed.

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningGenerally taken as Arabic for 'helper' or 'supporter' (from the root '-z-r, 'to help/support'); sometimes linked to Uzayr or to Amir ('commander'). The attribution is weakly documented and disputed.

U.S. rank (2025)#1711 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births95 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 594

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The most common reading ties Azir to the Arabic root '-z-r ('to help, support'), giving 'helper' or 'supporter', though this is not firmly established. Some sources instead link it to Uzayr or to Amir ('commander'). Because the evidence is thin, its meaning should be treated as uncertain rather than settled.

It is a rare name with a crisp two-syllable sound. One contemporary bearer is the Bosnian goalkeeper Azir Muminovic (born 1997), who came through Bosnia and Herzegovina's youth national teams.

Did you know? Azir is generally traced to the Arabic root '-z-r, giving it the meaning 'helper, supporter', and that supportive sense is part of what gives the name its appeal.

Overall data confidence 55%

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Famous Bearers

★Azir Muminovic (b. 1997)
Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper, having come through Bosnia and Herzegovina's youth national teams and played for clubs including Sloboda Tuzla.

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Amir— One of the names Azir is sometimes linked to, meaning 'commander' in Arabic.

Nasir— An Arabic name meaning 'helper, supporter', matching Azir's most common reading.

Zaire— A modern name with a similar 'zai' sound and two-syllable shape.

Ahmir— lands in the same popularity range

Aamir— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azir mean?

Azir is an Arabic name generally meaning 'helper, supporter', from the root '-z-r, though its derivation is sometimes considered disputed.

How do you pronounce Azir?

It's commonly said AZ-eer /ˈæz.ir/.

Is Azir a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Azir is used as a boy name.

How popular is Azir?

In 2024, Azir ranked #1786 in the U.S. for boys, with 91 births recorded.