Haydar

Haydar is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “lion.” In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Haydar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish · Persian
Meaning
“lion”

About the name Haydar

Haydar belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “lion” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Haydar first appears in Social Security records in 2010. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #9929 in 2020, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 56 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Haydar in US records

First recorded (US)
2010
Best US rank
#9929 in 2020
Peak year
2010
Babies named Haydar in 2024
5
Total since 1880
56

Haydar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1202 in 2001
Babies named Haydar in 2025
5
Total since 1996
191

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Haydar mean?

Haydar means “lion” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Haydar a boy or girl name?

Haydar is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Haydar?

Haydar comes from the Muslim & Arabic, Turkish and Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Haydar?

Haydar first appears in US records in 2010. Its best-ever ranking was #9929 in 2020, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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