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UK girl's name

Absalat

A feminine Arabic name meaning "shining dew drop" or "pure drop".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Absalat is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Absalat popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2017 to 2018. 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 6 living people in the UK are called Absalat. 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 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Absalat ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 girls were registered as Absalat.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Absalat as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5666

2018

Births in 2018

3

Latest year

Peak year

2017

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Absalat mean?

The given name Absalat has its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to the 8th century CE. Derived from the words "Ab" meaning "water" and "Salat" meaning "prayer," it is believed to have been a name given to individuals born near sacred water sources or during times of religious observance.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Absalat can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Hafez, who lived from 1315 to 1390 CE. In his collection of ghazals, he makes reference to a wise man named Absalat, though little is known about this individual's life and background.

During the 11th century, an Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad, Absalat Al-Baghdadi (1020-1089 CE), gained recognition for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. His works, which delved into the intricacies of Sharia law, were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.

In the 13th century, a prominent Persian mathematician and astronomer, Absalat Al-Qazwini (1205-1283 CE), made significant advancements in the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary movements. His treatises on astronomy were instrumental in shaping the understanding of the cosmos during the Islamic Golden Age.

Moving forward to the 16th century, Absalat Khan (1530-1597 CE) was a notable military leader and governor of the Mughal Empire. He served under the reign of Akbar the Great and played a pivotal role in the conquest and administration of various territories within the empire.

Another historical figure bearing the name Absalat was Absalat Al-Shirazi (1640-1712 CE), a renowned Persian calligrapher and artist. His exquisite calligraphic works, adorning mosques and manuscripts, were celebrated for their beauty and mastery of the art form.

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Popularity

Absalat over time

The chart below shows babies named Absalat registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Absalat, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Absalat
01223201720172018

Decades

Absalat by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Absalat 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
2010s #5716 6 2

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FAQ

Absalat: questions and answers

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

In 2018, Absalat was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Absalat most popular?

The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Absalat in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Absalat?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "shining dew drop" or "pure drop".

How many people are called Absalat in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Absalat 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.