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UK girl's name

Adeena

A feminine variant of the Arabic name "Aadil", meaning noble or just.

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.

Adeena is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Adeena popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 22 births.

This profile covers 289 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1997 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 32% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 288 living people in the UK are called Adeena. 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

  • Adeena ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 22 girls were registered as Adeena.
  • About 288 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adeena as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3318

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

2011

22 births

Estimated living

288

2026

Meaning

What does Adeena mean?

The name Adeena has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic word "Adina," which means "noble" or "delicate." The name's roots can be traced back to the 7th century, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.

In ancient Arabic literature, the name Adeena is mentioned in several poetic works and historical texts. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the writings of the renowned Arab poet Al-Mutanabbi, who lived from 915 to 965 CE. He penned a verse praising the beauty and grace of a woman named Adeena.

Throughout history, the name Adeena has been associated with various notable figures. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Adeena bint Al-Husayn, a respected scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. She was renowned for her contributions to the Arabic literary tradition and her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.

Another prominent figure was Adeena Al-Andalusiyya, a 12th-century Andalusian poet and philosopher from the Iberian Peninsula. Her works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and she was highly regarded in the literary circles of her time.

In the realm of Islamic history, Adeena Al-Qurashiyya, born in 1493 CE, was a renowned scholar and teacher from Mecca. She was celebrated for her knowledge of Islamic theology and her dedication to educating women in religious studies.

Moving forward in time, Adeena Kamal was an influential Egyptian feminist and writer who lived from 1888 to 1959. She was a pioneering advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in the Egyptian feminist movement of the early 20th century.

One of the most notable modern bearers of the name Adeena was Adeena Kamel, an Iraqi-British architect and academic who lived from 1942 to 2022. She was a renowned figure in the field of architecture and made significant contributions to the study of Islamic architectural heritage.

The name Adeena has a rich and diverse history, spanning centuries and cultures. Its Arabic roots and associations with notable figures in literature, scholarship, and activism have contributed to its enduring legacy and popularity across various regions of the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Adeena over time

The chart below shows babies named Adeena registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Adeena, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 22 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Adeena
06111722199720102024

Decades

Adeena by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adeena 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 #3857 29 5
2010s #1770 170 10
2000s #2469 78 9
1990s #3245 12 3

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FAQ

Adeena: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Adeena was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Adeena most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 22 babies registered as Adeena in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Adeena?

A feminine variant of the Arabic name "Aadil", meaning noble or just.

How many people are called Adeena in the UK?

A total of 289 babies have been registered as Adeena across the 27 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.