UK boy's name
Aadil
A masculine Arabic name meaning "just" or "fair".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aadil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aadil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1758, with 14 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 39 births.
This profile covers 661 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 658 living people in the UK are called Aadil. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aadil ranked #1758 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 14 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 39 boys were registered as Aadil.
- • Aadil ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #480 in 2003.
- • About 658 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aadil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1758
2024
Births in 2024
14
Latest year
Peak year
1999
39 births
Estimated living
658
2026
Meaning
What does Aadil mean?
The name Aadil finds its origins in Arabic, stemming from the root word "adl," which means "justice" or "fairness." It is a name deeply rooted in the Islamic tradition and has been in use for centuries.
In the 7th century, the name gained significance during the early days of Islam. It was mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, which encouraged the virtues of justice and equity. As a result, the name Aadil became associated with these values and was bestowed upon individuals who embodied these principles.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name can be traced back to the 8th century, when Aadil ibn Habib al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist, lived and taught in Basra, present-day Iraq. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his commitment to upholding justice.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Aadil. One such individual was Aadil Shah (1623-1656), the Sultan of Bijapur, a province in present-day Karnataka, India. He was known for his patronage of art and architecture, and his reign saw the construction of numerous monuments, including the iconic Gol Gumbaz, one of the largest domed structures in the world.
Another prominent figure was Aadil Qarni (1835-1926), a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher from present-day Pakistan. He was widely respected for his profound knowledge of Islamic teachings and his efforts in promoting education and social reform.
In the 20th century, Aadil Hussain (1922-2003), a Pakistani actor and playwright, left a lasting legacy in the world of theater and cinema. He was widely acclaimed for his contributions to the development of Urdu drama and his portrayal of diverse characters on stage and screen.
Aadil Zafar (born 1982) is a contemporary Pakistani-American actor and musician, known for his roles in various television shows and films, such as "Sense8" and "The Buddy Games." His artistic talents have earned him recognition both in the United States and internationally.
While the name Aadil has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended boundaries and is now found in various cultures and communities around the world, serving as a reminder of the universal values of justice and fairness.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aadil over time
The chart below shows babies named Aadil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aadil, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 14 births in 2024, compared with 39 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aadil by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aadil was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1729 | 69 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1530 | 171 | 10 |
| 2000s | #813 | 299 | 10 |
| 1990s | #590 | 122 | 4 |
Geography
Where Aadil is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aadil. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Aadil ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #480 in 2003.
Across the UK
Aadil in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#480 in 2003
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Aadil
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aadil: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aadil in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aadil was ranked #1758 for boys in England and Wales, with 14 births registered.
When was Aadil most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 39 babies registered as Aadil in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aadil?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "just" or "fair".
How many people are called Aadil in the UK?
A total of 661 babies have been registered as Aadil across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Aadil most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Aadil ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #480 in 2003. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.