UK boy's name
Asadullah
An Arabic name meaning "lion of God" or "lion of Allah".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Asadullah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Asadullah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 6 births.
This profile covers 46 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2000 to 2023. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 46 living people in the UK are called Asadullah. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Asadullah ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 6 boys were registered as Asadullah.
- • About 46 living people in the UK are estimated to have Asadullah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
6 births
Estimated living
46
2026
Meaning
What does Asadullah mean?
The name Asadullah is an Arabic name that originates from the combination of two words – "Asad" meaning lion and "Allah" meaning God. This name is believed to have originated during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD, when Arabic language and culture were spreading across the Middle East and beyond.
The name Asadullah is found in various Islamic texts and historical records, often associated with notable figures from the early Islamic period. One of the earliest known references is from the Sahih al-Bukhari, a collection of hadiths (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) compiled in the 9th century, which mentions an individual named Asadullah ibn Zam'ah al-Jurashi.
Throughout history, several prominent individuals have borne the name Asadullah. One of the earliest recorded examples is Asadullah Khan (1670-1723), a Mughal governor and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
Another notable figure was Asadullah Khan Ghalib (1797-1869), a renowned Urdu and Persian poet from the Indian subcontinent, known for his profound and intricate poetry. His real name was Mirza Asadullah Khan, but he is more commonly referred to by his pen name, Ghalib.
In the 19th century, Asadullah Khan Alizai (1826-1865) was a prominent Afghan ruler who served as the Emir of Afghanistan from 1863 to 1865, during a period of civil war and political turmoil in the region.
More recently, Asadullah Khan Ghalib (1884-1963) was a renowned Indian Muslim scholar, author, and poet who wrote extensively on Islamic and literary topics, and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
Another notable figure was Asadullah Al Ghalib (1918-2010), a prominent Sudanese writer, poet, and intellectual, known for his contributions to Arabic literature and his advocacy for social and political reforms in his country.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have borne the name Asadullah throughout history, reflecting its deep roots and significance within the Islamic and Arabic cultural traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Asadullah over time
The chart below shows babies named Asadullah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Asadullah, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Asadullah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Asadullah 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 | #4496 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4240 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3133 | 24 | 6 |
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FAQ
Asadullah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Asadullah in the UK right now?
In 2023, Asadullah was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Asadullah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 6 babies registered as Asadullah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Asadullah?
An Arabic name meaning "lion of God" or "lion of Allah".
How many people are called Asadullah in the UK?
A total of 46 babies have been registered as Asadullah across the 12 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.