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Haider
OriginUrdu, Arabic
Meaning"lion, brave"
US Rank#2063
2025 SSA
About Haider
Cool, bright, and tough, Haider is the Urdu form of the Arabic name Haidar (or Haydar). Notably the nickname of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Shia Imam, it makes a meaningful choice for Shia Muslims, while also appealing as an animal name and a name associated with bravery and strength.
It is a familiar choice in England and Wales, where it ranked in the Top 400 in a recent year.
Pronounced HY-der.
As of October 2026, Haider ranked #2063 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,950 | 39 | 20.3 |
| 2015 | #2,497 | 50 | 26.1 |
| 2016 | #2,448 | 52 | 27.4 |
| 2017 | #2,650 | 47 | 25.4 |
| 2018 | #2,766 | 44 | 24.2 |
| 2019 | #2,673 | 48 | 26.8 |
| 2020 | #2,856 | 42 | 24.3 |
| 2021 | #2,881 | 43 | 24.6 |
| 2022 | #2,199 | 66 | 37.8 |
| 2023 | #2,623 | 50 | 29.2 |
| 2024 | #2,137 | 69 | 40 |
| 2025 | #2,063 | 72 | 42.2 |
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