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Zubair

♂ Boy

Pronounced zoo-BAYR /zuˈbeɪr/High

Meaning: Strong, brave, firm; a classical Arabic name borne by Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, companion of the ProphetMedium

In 30 seconds: A first-generation hero's name: Zubair — 'strong, brave' — belonged to Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, the Prophet's cousin and one of the ten promised paradise. Fourteen centuries of standing firm.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningStrong, brave, firm; a classical Arabic name borne by Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, companion of the Prophet
U.S. rank (2025)#2538 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births53 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 757

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519822025

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

Zubair (Zubayr) is a classical Arabic name traditionally glossed 'strong, brave, firm', immortalized by Zubayr ibn al-Awwam — cousin and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, one of the ten given glad tidings of paradise. The name spread everywhere Islam did, from West Africa to Indonesia.

South Asian and Arab families keep it in steady use; in the U.S. it is rare and crisply distinguished. The Zubayr spelling sits closer to the Arabic.

Did you know? Zubayr ibn al-Awwam was famed as the first man to draw a sword in defense of Islam — a legacy that keeps this name beloved across the Muslim world.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Zubayr — etymology, traditional

Variations

ZubayrZoubirZubeir

Nicknames

Zubi

Famous Bearers

  • ★Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (594–656)
    Companion and cousin of the Prophet Muhammad, among the ten promised paradise.

If you like Zubair…

Zayd— a fellow companion-era classic
Umar— the towering name of the same first generation
Talha— Zubayr's companion in the famous 'ten promised paradise'
Saad— another beloved short companion name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zubair mean?

Zubair is a classical Arabic name traditionally glossed 'strong, brave, firm'.

How do you pronounce Zubair?

It's said zoo-BAYR /zuˈbeɪr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zubair a boy or girl name?

Zubair is a boy's name.

How popular is Zubair?

Zubair is a rare name in the U.S. and traditional across the Muslim world.

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