Haidar
Meaning: Myrtle tree — a name of beauty and strength
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Rank in Sweden: #698
Total births: 136
History: Haidar is tied to Sweden's Lucia celebrations, when candlelit processions banish the winter darkness each December. The name recalls saffron buns, gingerbread, and the hauntingly beautiful Lucia song echoing through churches. Haidar lights up the darkest nights of the Swedish year.
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| Current rank (2022) | #674 |
| Babies named Haidar in 2022 | 8 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 136 |
| Peak year | 2018 (13 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #480 |
| Years in records | 2004–2022 (19 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 61 spots |
Frequently asked about Haidar
What does the name Haidar mean?
Haidar means “Myrtle tree — a name of beauty and strength” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Haidar?
Haidar has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Myrtle tree — a name of beauty and strength”.
How popular is Haidar in Sweden?
Haidar ranked #674 in Sweden in 2022 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Haidar most popular?
Haidar peaked in 2018 with 13 babies registered that year in Sweden.
Is Haidar a boy or girl name?
Haidar is predominantly a boys' name in Sweden — over 90% of Haidars in registered births are male.
Is the name Haidar rising or falling in popularity?
Haidar has fallen 61 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Sweden — from #613 in 2017 to #674 in 2022.
How long has Haidar been recorded in Sweden?
Haidar appears in birth records in Sweden across 19 years — from 2004 through 2022.