UK girl's name
Abeera
An Arabic feminine name meaning "virgin" or "virtuous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abeera is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Abeera popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1894, with 15 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 25 births.
This profile covers 274 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. 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 273 living people in the UK are called Abeera. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abeera ranked #1894 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 15 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 25 girls were registered as Abeera.
- • About 273 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abeera as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1894
2024
Births in 2024
15
Latest year
Peak year
2020
25 births
Estimated living
273
2026
Meaning
What does Abeera mean?
The name Abeera traces its origins to the Arabic language and culture. It is believed to have emerged in the Middle East region during the medieval period, around the 7th to 10th centuries AD.
Abeera is derived from the Arabic root word "b-r-r," which is associated with concepts of piety, righteousness, and devotion. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited these qualities or as a means of invoking such virtues for the child.
While the name itself does not appear to be directly referenced in major religious scriptures or ancient texts, it carries a strong connection to the Islamic faith and the Arabic linguistic tradition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abeera can be found in historical records from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over significant parts of the Middle East and North Africa between the 8th and 13th centuries. Abeera bint Abdullah, a renowned scholar and poet from the 9th century, is considered one of the most prominent figures associated with this name during that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Abeera. For instance, Abeera al-Khatib (1165-1238) was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus who made significant contributions to the field of hadith studies.
Another notable figure was Abeera al-Andalusi (1037-1109), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Muslim Spain, who played a crucial role in the transmission of knowledge from the Islamic world to Europe during the medieval period.
In the 13th century, Abeera al-Qurashi (1210-1285) was a highly regarded Sufi mystic and poet from Baghdad, whose works continue to be widely studied and revered within the Islamic spiritual tradition.
Moving forward in time, Abeera Tarin (1856-1924) was a prominent educator and social reformer from British India, who dedicated her life to the promotion of female education and empowerment.
Lastly, Abeera Haq (1914-2008) was a renowned Pakistani writer and activist who played a significant role in the country's literary and cultural landscape, and was awarded the prestigious Pride of Performance award by the Pakistani government in recognition of her contributions.
These are just a few examples of the diverse individuals who have carried the name Abeera throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abeera over time
The chart below shows babies named Abeera registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abeera, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 15 births in 2024, compared with 25 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abeera by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abeera 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 | #1976 | 78 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1698 | 177 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3493 | 19 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Abeera
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Abeera: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abeera in the UK right now?
In 2024, Abeera was ranked #1894 for girls in England and Wales, with 15 births registered.
When was Abeera most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 25 babies registered as Abeera in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abeera?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "virgin" or "virtuous".
How many people are called Abeera in the UK?
A total of 274 babies have been registered as Abeera across the 18 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.