Nazir
About Nazir
A strong, evergreen Muslim choice, also spelled Nazeer, this name has several possible meanings. Some sources suggest it comes from the word naziruh meaning "counterpart", while others interpret it as deriving from naḏīr meaning "bringer of bad news" or "herald".
Alternatively, it may link back to zah meaning "radiant, shining, beautiful", while as a title, it is significant in Islamic tradition, given to an overseer of a waqf (a charitable endowment).
Nazir made its debut in the US Top 1000 in 2024 when it was given to 242 babies, notable bearers include solicitor, prosecutor and mediator, Nazir Afzal, and singer Nazir Habibov.
Pronounced nuh-ZEER.
As of October 2026, Nazir ranked #1071 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #945 in 2024.
Editor's take: The name Nazir is a boy's name meaning "similar, counterpart; herald, warning; beautiful, radiant".
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,521 | 106 | 55.2 |
| 2015 | #1,551 | 105 | 54.8 |
| 2016 | #1,354 | 132 | 69.6 |
| 2017 | #1,311 | 138 | 74.6 |
| 2018 | #1,076 | 185 | 101.9 |
| 2019 | #1,146 | 170 | 94.7 |
| 2020 | #1,080 | 185 | 107.2 |
| 2021 | #1,109 | 187 | 106.9 |
| 2022 | #1,133 | 186 | 106.5 |
| 2023 | #1,043 | 210 | 122.8 |
| 2024 | #945 | 242 | 140.5 |
| 2025 | #1,071 | 202 | 118.3 |
World rankings
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- Abu Nazir
terrorist character on Showtime's "Homeland"