Haidar
Meaninglion · Arabic
Haidar is an Arabic boy name meaning “lion”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationHaidar is having its moment right now. Most Haidars are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Haidar would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 65,789 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHaidar first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Haidars? Head to Michigan, where it's the #641 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Haidar
Haidar is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “lion”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Haidar
What does the name Haidar mean?
Haidar means “lion” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Leo (“lion”), Leonardo (“brave as a lion”), Leon (“lion”) and Leonel (“little lion”).
What is the origin of the name Haidar?
Haidar is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Haidar a boy or girl name?
Haidar is a boy name. In 2025, 26 US boys were named Haidar.
How popular is the name Haidar?
Haidar ranked #4,050 for US boys in 2025, given to 26 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,649 places.
What names are similar to Haidar?
If you like Haidar, you might also like Leo, Leonardo, Leon and Leonel.
What should I know before naming my baby Haidar?
Haidar is an Arabic boy name meaning “lion”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.