UK girl's name
Adeeba
Noble, virtuous feminine name of Arabic origin.
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.
Adeeba is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Adeeba popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 17 births.
This profile covers 242 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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 18% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 241 living people in the UK are called Adeeba. 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
- • Adeeba ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 17 girls were registered as Adeeba.
- • About 241 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adeeba as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
17 births
Estimated living
241
2026
Meaning
What does Adeeba mean?
The name Adeeba has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "adab," which means "good manners," "courtesy," or "politeness." The name is believed to have been in use since the medieval period in the Arab world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adeeba can be found in the writings of famous Arab poets and scholars from the 9th and 10th centuries CE. These literary works often featured characters or individuals with this name, reflecting its popularity during that time.
In Islamic tradition, the name Adeeba is sometimes associated with the concept of adab, which encompasses not only good manners but also a deep appreciation for literature, poetry, and the arts. This connection may have contributed to the name's enduring appeal among Arab intellectuals and literary figures.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Adeeba. One of the earliest recorded was Adeeba bint Al-Amir, a renowned Arab poet and calligrapher who lived in the 10th century CE in present-day Iraq. Her poetry and calligraphy works are still studied and admired today.
Another historical figure with the name Adeeba was Adeeba Al-Basri, a scholar and teacher who lived in the city of Basra (in modern-day Iraq) during the 11th century CE. She was renowned for her expertise in Arabic language, literature, and Islamic sciences.
In the 12th century CE, Adeeba Al-Andalusiya was a prominent poet and scholar from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). Her works celebrated the richness of Arabic culture and literature during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization in Al-Andalus.
In more recent times, Adeeba Khalid was a Pakistani writer and activist who lived from 1925 to 2005. She was known for her efforts in promoting women's education and empowerment in Pakistan, as well as her contributions to Urdu literature.
Another notable figure with the name Adeeba was Adeeba Fahmy, an Egyptian actress and singer who rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s. She was celebrated for her performances in numerous Egyptian films and television shows, as well as her distinctive singing voice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Adeeba over time
The chart below shows babies named Adeeba 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 Adeeba, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adeeba by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adeeba 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 | #4850 | 20 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3500 | 68 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2048 | 104 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1425 | 50 | 4 |
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Names similar to Adeeba
- 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
Adeeba: questions and answers
How popular is the name Adeeba in the UK right now?
In 2024, Adeeba was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Adeeba most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 17 babies registered as Adeeba in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Adeeba?
Noble, virtuous feminine name of Arabic origin.
How many people are called Adeeba in the UK?
A total of 242 babies have been registered as Adeeba across the 29 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.