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UK boy's name

Abass

A given name of Arabic origin meaning "the lion".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Abass is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abass popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 7 births.

This profile covers 46 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1996 to 2020. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 46 living people in the UK are called Abass. 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 2021 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Abass ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2001, when 7 boys were registered as Abass.
  • About 46 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abass as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4608

2020

Births in 2020

3

Latest year

Peak year

2001

7 births

Estimated living

46

2026

Meaning

What does Abass mean?

The name Abass has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "bassa" which means "to spread" or "to propagate". The name Abass is considered a variation of the more common Arabic name Abbas.

In Islamic history, Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib was a revered figure, as he was the son of Abdul Muttalib and the youngest paternal uncle of the Prophet Muhammad. He played a significant role in the early days of Islam and was known for his bravery and loyalty to the Prophet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abass can be found in the Quran, where it is mentioned in reference to Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib. The name gained popularity among Muslims and was subsequently adopted by various cultures and civilizations that came under the influence of Islam.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Abass. One such figure was Abass I of Egypt (1813-1854), who was the Wali and de facto ruler of Egypt and Sudan from 1848 until his death in 1854. He is credited with initiating several modernization reforms in Egypt during his reign.

Another prominent figure was Abass Effendi (1849-1923), an influential Iranian diplomat and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Iran from 1907 to 1908. He played a crucial role in the Constitutional Revolution of Iran and was instrumental in the establishment of the country's first constitution.

In the realm of literature, Abass Al-Aqqad (1889-1964) was an Egyptian writer, poet, and literary critic who made significant contributions to modern Arabic literature. He was known for his philosophical and critical works, as well as his advocacy for the modernization of Arabic poetry.

Abass Hilmi II (1874-1944) was the last Khedive of Egypt and Sudan, reigning from 1892 to 1914. He was a member of the Muhammad Ali dynasty and played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence from British rule.

Lastly, Abass Amin (1908-1997) was an Egyptian agricultural engineer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1965 to 1967. He was a prominent figure in the post-revolutionary era and played a significant role in shaping Egypt's agricultural and economic policies.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Abass over time

The chart below shows babies named Abass registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Abass, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Abass
02457199620082020

Decades

Abass by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abass 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 #4608 3 1
2010s #4333 14 4
2000s #2871 21 4
1990s #2469 8 2

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FAQ

Abass: questions and answers

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

In 2020, Abass was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Abass most popular?

The peak year on record was 2001, with 7 babies registered as Abass in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Abass?

A given name of Arabic origin meaning "the lion".

How many people are called Abass in the UK?

A total of 46 babies have been registered as Abass across the 11 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.