How Many People Are Named Mukhtar?

Complete statistics for the name Mukhtar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mukhtar
Very Rare
Arabic

Mukhtar means 'ruler' in Arabic, making it a name of leadership and authority. Only 142 people named Mukhtar live in the US today, which means 1 in 2,317,848 Americans share this rare name. The majority, 97%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~1,131
Living in US
1 in 293,059
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

525,738
Worldwide Bearers
#1,911
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
244,843
🇮🇳 India
97,550
🇳🇬 Nigeria
43,864
🇸🇴 Somaliland
28,351
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
18,884
🇮🇩 Indonesia
13,489
🇸🇩 Sudan
13,485
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
12,881
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
11,778
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
10,500

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
142 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
139
Would be under 30 (97%)
5
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 144 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
62
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mukhtar Through the Generations

Mukhtar has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2018 with 13 births. Today, most Mukhtars are young, with 139 under 30 years old and only 5 between 30 and 60. This generational shift suggests it's becoming increasingly popular among younger parents looking for unique names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 5

✨ Similar Names to Mukhtar

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mukhtar's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Mukhtar

How Many People Have the Name Mukhtar?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,131 people in the United States currently share the name Mukhtar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 293,059 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mukhtar a Common or Rare Name?

Mukhtar is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mukhtar Mean?

Mukhtar means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mukhtar in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Mukhtar Most Popular?

The name Mukhtar reached peak popularity in 2018, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mukhtar?

Approximately 1,131 people named Mukhtar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,131. That works out to roughly 1 in 293,059 Americans.

Is Mukhtar a rare name?

Mukhtar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 293,059 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mukhtar mean?

Mukhtar means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Mukhtar more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mukhtar are male and 0% are female.

When was Mukhtar most popular?

Mukhtar peaked in 2018 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,131
All-Time Births1,131
1 in X1 in 293,059
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2018
World Rank#1,911
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.