UK boy's name
Abid
An Arabic masculine name meaning "servant", "slave" or "worshipper".
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.
Abid is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abid popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 29 births.
This profile covers 456 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 10% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 459 living people in the UK are called Abid. 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
- • Abid ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 29 boys were registered as Abid.
- • Abid ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #317 in 1986.
- • About 459 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abid as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
29 births
Estimated living
459
2026
Meaning
What does Abid mean?
Abid is an Arabic name with origins dating back to the 7th century. It stems from the root word "abada," which means "to worship" or "to serve." This name carries a profound religious significance in Islam, reflecting a person's devotion to worshipping God.
The name Abid gained prominence during the Golden Age of Islam, a period characterized by remarkable intellectual, cultural, and scientific advancements. It was commonly bestowed upon individuals who were deeply devoted to their faith and dedicated to the study of Islamic theology and jurisprudence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abid can be found in the works of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries. These scholars often chronicled the lives and achievements of individuals bearing this name, shedding light on its cultural and religious significance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Abid. Among them is Abid ibn al-Abras (d. 988), a prominent Arab poet and literary figure from Andalusia, modern-day Spain. His works were widely celebrated for their eloquence and profound insights into the human experience.
Another notable figure is Abid al-Bukhari (810-892), an illustrious Islamic scholar and theologian from Bukhara, modern-day Uzbekistan. He is renowned for his contributions to the study of Hadith, the recorded sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad.
In the 12th century, Abid al-Rahman al-Sufi (903-986) gained recognition as a distinguished astronomer and mathematician from Persia. His seminal work, "The Book of Fixed Stars," is regarded as a landmark in the field of astronomy and served as a reference for centuries.
During the 14th century, Abid al-Malik al-Samarkandi (1260-1349) emerged as a prominent scholar and jurist from Samarkand, modern-day Uzbekistan. His expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and legal theory earned him widespread respect and admiration.
Another notable figure bearing the name Abid is Abid Ali Khan (1772-1849), a renowned Nawab (ruler) of the princely state of Loharu in India. He was celebrated for his patronage of the arts, literature, and architecture, leaving a lasting legacy in the region.
The name Abid has remained a popular choice among Muslim communities worldwide, carrying the profound meaning of devotion and service to one's faith. Its rich historical background and association with influential figures continue to inspire individuals to uphold the values of piety and dedication.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abid over time
The chart below shows babies named Abid registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Abid, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 29 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abid by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abid 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 | #3190 | 33 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2008 | 123 | 10 |
| 2000s | #968 | 221 | 10 |
| 1990s | #815 | 79 | 4 |
Geography
Where Abid is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Abid. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Abid ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #317 in 1986.
Across the UK
Abid in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#317 in 1986
2 years of NRS records, 7 total registered
Related
Names similar to Abid
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- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Abid: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abid in the UK right now?
In 2024, Abid was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abid most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 29 babies registered as Abid in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abid?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "servant", "slave" or "worshipper".
How many people are called Abid in the UK?
A total of 456 babies have been registered as Abid across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 7 more in Scotland.
Where is Abid most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Abid ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #317 in 1986. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.