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UK boy's name

Abaas

A masculine Arabic name meaning "lion" or "stern".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Abaas is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abaas popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 5 births.

This profile covers 31 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1998 to 2012. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 31 living people in the UK are called Abaas. 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 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Abaas ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1999, when 5 boys were registered as Abaas.
  • About 31 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abaas as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4805

2012

Births in 2012

3

Latest year

Peak year

1999

5 births

Estimated living

31

2026

Meaning

What does Abaas mean?

The name Abaas is derived from the Arabic language and has its origins in the Middle East. It is believed to have been in use as early as the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age.

Abaas is thought to be a variation of the Arabic name Abbas, which is derived from the word 'al-abbas', meaning 'the lion' or 'the stern'. This name was particularly popular among the early Islamic scholars and leaders.

One of the earliest and most notable figures to bear this name was Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, who lived from 566 to 653 AD. He was the youngest paternal uncle of the Prophet Muhammad and is revered in Islam as one of the early supporters and companions of the Prophet.

Another historical figure with the name Abaas was Abbas ibn Firnas, a renowned polymath and inventor from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). Born in 810 AD, he is best known for his pioneering work in the field of aviation and is often referred to as the first person to attempt controlled flight.

In the realm of literature, Abaas al-Aqqad was a prominent Egyptian writer and poet who lived from 1889 to 1964. He was a prolific author and made significant contributions to the literary renaissance of the Arab world in the early 20th century.

In the field of politics, Abaas Hilmi II was the last Khedive of Egypt and Sudan, ruling from 1892 to 1914. He was a member of the Muhammad Ali dynasty and played a pivotal role in the events leading up to the Egyptian Revolution of 1919.

Lastly, Abaas Effendi was an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who lived from 1784 to 1849. He served as the Ambassador of the Ottoman Empire to various European capitals and played a crucial role in the modernization and westernization efforts of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Abaas throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural and historical significance in the Arab and Islamic world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Abaas over time

The chart below shows babies named Abaas registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Abaas, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Abaas
01345199820052012

Decades

Abaas by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abaas 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 #4805 3 1
2000s #3235 19 5
1990s #2258 9 2

Related

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FAQ

Abaas: questions and answers

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

In 2012, Abaas was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Abaas most popular?

The peak year on record was 1999, with 5 babies registered as Abaas in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Abaas?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "lion" or "stern".

How many people are called Abaas in the UK?

A total of 31 babies have been registered as Abaas across the 8 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.