UK boy's name
Ajmal
Most beautiful or most excellent, an Arabic name of the superlative form.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ajmal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ajmal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 13 births.
This profile covers 122 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1996 to 2021. 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 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 121 living people in the UK are called Ajmal. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ajmal ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 13 boys were registered as Ajmal.
- • About 121 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ajmal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
13 births
Estimated living
121
2026
Meaning
What does Ajmal mean?
The name Ajmal is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "jameel," which means "beautiful" or "perfect." The name is commonly found in the Arab world, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Syria.
In Islamic tradition, Ajmal is considered a praiseworthy name. It is believed to have been mentioned in several religious texts and scriptures, although specific references are scarce. The earliest recorded use of the name can be found in historical records from the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates, which ruled the Islamic world from the 7th to the 13th centuries.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Ajmal was Ajmal al-Din Muhammad ibn Mahmud al-Isfahani, a renowned Persian scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE. He was celebrated for his contributions to the field of literature and Islamic philosophy.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ajmal. In the 14th century, Ajmal Khan was a prominent military commander who served under the Delhi Sultanate. He played a crucial role in the conquest of the Deccan region and is remembered for his bravery and strategic prowess.
In the 16th century, Ajmal Khan Uzbek was a distinguished warrior and statesman who served as the governor of various provinces under the Mughal Empire. He was known for his loyalty to the Mughal emperors and his efforts in maintaining law and order in the territories under his control.
During the 19th century, Ajmal Khan was a renowned Unani physician and scholar from Delhi. He made significant contributions to the field of traditional medicine and is credited with reviving the practice of Unani medicine in India. He was also a prominent social reformer and played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement.
In more recent times, Ajmal Kasab was a Pakistani terrorist who was involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. He was captured alive and later convicted and executed for his role in the deadly attacks, which claimed the lives of many innocent civilians.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ajmal over time
The chart below shows babies named Ajmal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ajmal, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ajmal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ajmal 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3269 | 32 | 6 |
| 2000s | #1990 | 53 | 7 |
| 1990s | #1621 | 34 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Ajmal
- Alfie 86,546
- 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
Ajmal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ajmal in the UK right now?
In 2021, Ajmal was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ajmal most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 13 babies registered as Ajmal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ajmal?
Most beautiful or most excellent, an Arabic name of the superlative form.
How many people are called Ajmal in the UK?
A total of 122 babies have been registered as Ajmal across the 18 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.