UK boy's name
Abdullatif
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "servant of the Most Kind".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdullatif is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdullatif popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 2007. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Abdullatif. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdullatif ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 4 boys were registered as Abdullatif.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdullatif as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Abdullatif mean?
The name Abdullatif originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is a compound name composed of the Arabic words 'Abd' meaning 'servant' and 'Al-Latif' meaning 'the Subtle One' or 'the Most Kind', which is one of the names of God in Islam.
The name Abdullatif can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of Islam. It was a popular name among Arabs, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula, as it reflected the Islamic belief in the kindness and subtlety of God.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Abdullatif was Abdullatif al-Baghdadi, a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 13th century (1162-1231 CE). He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and wrote several treatises on the subject.
Another historical figure bearing the name Abdullatif was Abdullatif Mirza, a 19th-century Qajar prince and governor of Khuzestan in Persia (present-day Iran). He was known for his patronage of the arts and his efforts in promoting cultural development in the region.
In the 20th century, Abdullatif Al-Bogmi was a prominent Sudanese writer, journalist, and politician. He played a crucial role in the Sudanese independence movement and served as the country's Minister of Education and Minister of Foreign Affairs (1900-1986).
The name Abdullatif has also been associated with religious scholars and theologians throughout history. One notable example is Abdullatif Shusha, an 18th-century Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic from present-day Azerbaijan. He was renowned for his teachings on Islamic spirituality and his contributions to the Naqshbandi Sufi order (1716-1794).
Another significant figure with the name Abdullatif was Abdullatif Rashid, an Egyptian playwright, novelist, and critic who played a pivotal role in the development of modern Arabic literature in the 20th century (1888-1935).
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the name Abdullatif throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural and religious significance in the Arab and Islamic world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdullatif over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdullatif registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abdullatif, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdullatif by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdullatif 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2419 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Abdullatif: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdullatif in the UK right now?
In 2007, Abdullatif was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abdullatif most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 4 babies registered as Abdullatif in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdullatif?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "servant of the Most Kind".
How many people are called Abdullatif in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Abdullatif across the 2 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.