Total births
588
Boys' name · since 1982
Umair
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 588 babies named Umair, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6303
- among boys today
- 588
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
588 babies have been named Umair since 1982, making it today's #6303 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Umair has been recorded 588 times among boys since 1982, currently ranked #6303 nationally and more common than 56% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #6303 among boys today
- 588 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Umair is currently the #6303 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 588 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6303
- among boys today
- 588
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Umair vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6303
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Umair was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
28 babies were named Umair in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Umair compares
588 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Umair's all-time total is 60% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Umair | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 588 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Umair's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Umair splits its recorded history at 2006: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1994 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Umair at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#6,303
Active since
1982
Umair popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Umair by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Umair's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Umair births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 38
1980s
38 births
- 1990s
1990s
104 births
- 2000s
2000s
163 births
- 2010s
2010s
171 births
- 2020s
2020s
112 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 171 births (29% of all-time use).
How Umair compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Umair's total volume
Umair vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Umair by state
Where Umair concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 38 | 6.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 16 | 2.7% |
| #3 | California | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.9% |
New York share of Umair's total US births 6.5%
Even split
38 of 588 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Umair? ▼
Umair has been given to 588 babies in the U.S. since 1982, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6303 as of the latest data. 28 babies were born in 2016, its single highest year.
When was Umair most popular? ▼
Umair was most popular in the 2010s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Umair most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Umair are New York (38 births), Texas (16 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Umair been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Umair since 1982 -- 44 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Umair? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Umar, Umayr, Umarbek, Umarjon, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Umair's data
- Umair's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (171 total births) through the 2020s (112) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Umairs (38 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Umair
Nearby Names Like Umair
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Umair
Umar Boy
#1167 3,205 births
Umayr Boy
#12111 19 births
Umarbek Boy
18 births
Umarjon Boy
14 births
Umari Boy
11 births
Compare Umair side by side: Umair vs Umar Umair vs Umayr Umair vs Umarbek
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Umair
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1982–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Umair: #6303 Boys' Name - 588 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/umair. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Umair draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.