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UK name, mostly girls

Aimal

Of Arabic origin, a feminine name meaning "sublime, most exalted".

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.

Aimal is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Aimal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 6 births.

This profile covers 45 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2008 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 45 living people in the UK are called Aimal. 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

  • Aimal ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 6 girls were registered as Aimal.
  • About 45 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aimal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 88.2% of Aimal registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4192

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2023

6 births

Estimated living

45

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Aimal

In England and Wales birth records, Aimal has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 11.8% of registrations are for boys and 88.2% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

88% girls
Boys6 (11.8%)Girls45 (88.2%)

Aimal registered for boys

  • Ranked #5,119 in 2024
  • 3 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2012 (3 births)

Aimal registered for girls

  • Ranked #4,192 in 2024
  • 5 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2023 (6 births)

Meaning

What does Aimal mean?

The name Aimal finds its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "aimal," which means "worker" or "laborer." The name gained popularity in regions where Arabic and Islamic influences were strong, particularly in the Middle East and parts of North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aimal can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when it appeared in historical records from the Abbasid Caliphate. During this time, the name was often given to individuals who worked in various trades and professions, reflecting the meaning of the word from which it originated.

The name Aimal has been associated with several notable historical figures throughout the centuries. One such individual was Aimal al-Qadi, a renowned Islamic jurist and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and was widely respected for his knowledge and wisdom.

Another prominent figure bearing the name Aimal was Aimal ibn Abi al-Rafi, a military commander and governor who served under the Umayyad Caliphate in the 7th and 8th centuries CE. He played a crucial role in the conquest and administration of various territories within the expanding Islamic Empire.

In the 11th century CE, Aimal al-Din al-Kashi was a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer. He made important contributions to the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and astrology, and his works were widely studied and influential during his time.

During the 12th century CE, Aimal al-Mulk was a prominent vizier and statesman in the Seljuk Empire. He was known for his political acumen and played a significant role in the administration and governance of the empire.

In more recent times, Aimal Khan Niazi was a notable Afghan politician and military leader who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served as the Governor of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and played a crucial role in the struggle for Afghan independence from British rule.

While the name Aimal has its roots in Arabic and Islamic culture, it has been adopted and used in various regions and contexts throughout history, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of human cultures and traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aimal over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Aimal in England and Wales, from 2008 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 Aimal, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
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Decades

Aimal by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aimal 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 #4738 17 4
2010s #4471 22 5
2000s #5551 6 2

Related

Names similar to Aimal

FAQ

Aimal: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Aimal was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Aimal most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 6 babies registered as Aimal in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aimal?

Of Arabic origin, a feminine name meaning "sublime, most exalted".

How many people are called Aimal in the UK?

A total of 45 babies have been registered as Aimal across the 11 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.