Arshad vs Umair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arshad

Boy #6,369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"most pious, most rightly guided"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,369
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arsh

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Umair

Boy #6,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Pakistani South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,515
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Umi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arshad Rank #6,369
Umair Rank #6,515

Arshad is more popular, ranked #6369 vs #6515 for Umair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arshad ___

  • Arshad Ali
  • Arshad Hassan
  • Arshad Omar
  • Arshad Zain
  • Arshad Bilal
  • Arshad Tariq

Umair ___

  • Umair Hassan
  • Umair Ali
  • Umair Malik
  • Umair Ibrahim
  • Umair Tariq
  • Umair Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arshad

Farhan Imran Zara Ayesha Fatima

If you choose Umair

Zaid Bilal Fatima Aisha Hamza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arshad or Umair more popular?

Arshad is more popular, ranked #6369 compared to Umair at #6515 in the United States.

What do Arshad and Umair mean?

Arshad means "most pious, most rightly guided" (Arabic origin). Umair means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Arshad and Umair boy or girl names?

Arshad is primarily a boy name. Umair is primarily a boy name.

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