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Haidar

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Pronounced HY-dar /ˈhaɪ.dɑr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic haidar, 'a lion' — a title of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the 'Lion of God'Medium

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic haidar, 'a lion' — a title of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the 'Lion of God'

U.S. rank (2025)#4075 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 324

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

Haidar comes from Arabic haidar, 'a lion' — borne as a title by Ali ibn Abi Talib, cousin of the Prophet, the 'Lion of God'. A bold, regal name across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-lion at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Haidar means 'a lion' in Arabic — a title of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the 'Lion of God', famed for his courage; a bold, regal name.

Overall data confidence 80%

Arabic references — Haidar — etymology

Variations

HaiderHyderHaydar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haidar mean?

Haidar is Arabic for 'a lion' (a title of Ali, the 'Lion of God').

How do you pronounce Haidar?

It's said HY-dar /ˈhaɪ.dɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Haidar a boy or girl name?

Haidar is a boy's name.

How popular is Haidar?

Haidar is a rare name in the U.S.