UK boy's name
Abdulmajeed
Servant of the Glorious One; an Arabic name conveying reverence and glory.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdulmajeed is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdulmajeed popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2002 to 2023. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Abdulmajeed. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdulmajeed ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Abdulmajeed.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdulmajeed as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Abdulmajeed mean?
The name Abdulmajeed has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is a combination of two words, "Abdul" meaning "servant" and "Majeed" meaning "glorious" or "majestic". The name can be translated to mean "servant of the Glorious One", referring to God in Islam.
This name has deep roots in the Islamic tradition and is believed to have been in use since the early days of Islam. It is mentioned in various Islamic texts and has been a popular name among Muslims for centuries. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions.
One of the earliest and most notable figures to bear the name Abdulmajeed was Abdulmajeed bin Masoud, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned scholar of the Quran. He lived in the 7th century CE and played a significant role in preserving and transmitting the teachings of Islam.
In later centuries, the name gained popularity across the Muslim world, and several prominent individuals bore the name. Among them was Abdulmajeed bin Yahya, a renowned scholar and theologian from the 10th century CE, who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
Another notable figure was Abdulmajeed Khan, the last Sultan of the Mughal Empire in India, who ruled from 1837 to 1858. His reign marked the end of the once-mighty Mughal dynasty, which had ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent for over three centuries.
In the modern era, the name Abdulmajeed has been carried by several influential figures, including Abdulmajeed al-Houthi, the founder and leader of the Houthi movement in Yemen, and Abdulmajeed al-Mohandis, an Iraqi military commander and leader of the Popular Mobilization Forces, who played a significant role in the fight against the Islamic State.
While the name Abdulmajeed is primarily associated with the Islamic faith, it has also gained popularity in other cultures and regions. In certain parts of Africa and Asia, the name has been adopted and adapted to local linguistic and cultural traditions, reflecting the diverse and interconnected nature of human societies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdulmajeed over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdulmajeed registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abdulmajeed, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdulmajeed by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdulmajeed 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 | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3903 | 9 | 3 |
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FAQ
Abdulmajeed: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdulmajeed in the UK right now?
In 2023, Abdulmajeed was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abdulmajeed most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Abdulmajeed in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdulmajeed?
Servant of the Glorious One; an Arabic name conveying reverence and glory.
How many people are called Abdulmajeed in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Abdulmajeed across the 4 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.