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UK girl's name

Aatikah

A feminine Arabic name meaning "gift from God".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aatikah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aatikah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4763, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 5 births.

This profile covers 62 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 62 living people in the UK are called Aatikah. 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 2018 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aatikah ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 5 girls were registered as Aatikah.
  • About 62 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aatikah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4763

2017

Births in 2017

4

Latest year

Peak year

2007

5 births

Estimated living

62

2026

Meaning

What does Aatikah mean?

The name Aatikah is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "atiq," meaning ancient, antique, or venerable. It is a feminine name that has been in use for centuries across the Middle East and parts of North Africa.

The earliest recorded use of the name Aatikah can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. The name is believed to have been inspired by Islamic teachings that emphasize the importance of respecting and honoring elders and ancient traditions.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Aatikah was Aatikah bint Zayd, a prominent woman who lived in Medina during the time of the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE. She was known for her piety and dedication to the Islamic faith.

In the 10th century, there was a notable figure named Aatikah al-Nisaburi, a Persian scholar and poet who lived in the city of Nishapur, which is now located in modern-day Iran. She was renowned for her contributions to literature and her mastery of the Arabic language.

Another influential woman with the name Aatikah was Aatikah bint al-Muqtadir, who lived in the 10th century CE during the Abbasid Caliphate. She was the daughter of the Abbasid caliph al-Muqtadir and played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of her time.

In the 12th century, there was a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar named Aatikah al-Baghdadi, who hailed from Baghdad and was known for her spiritual teachings and writings on Sufism, which is a mystical branch of Islam.

Aatikah al-Qurashiyah was a notable figure from the 13th century who lived in the city of Mecca. She was a respected scholar and jurist who made significant contributions to the study and interpretation of Islamic law and jurisprudence.

While the name Aatikah has its roots in the Arab world, it has gained popularity in various cultures and regions over time, with individuals from different backgrounds adopting it as a way to honor its rich historical and cultural significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aatikah over time

The chart below shows babies named Aatikah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aatikah, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2017, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aatikah
01345199620062017

Decades

Aatikah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aatikah 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
2010s #4457 22 5
2000s #4190 32 9
1990s #3176 8 2

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FAQ

Aatikah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aatikah in the UK right now?

In 2017, Aatikah was ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Aatikah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 5 babies registered as Aatikah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aatikah?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "gift from God".

How many people are called Aatikah in the UK?

A total of 62 babies have been registered as Aatikah across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

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.