UK girl's name
Attia
A feminine Arabic name meaning "gift of God" or "gift".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Attia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Attia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1998 to 2010. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Attia. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Attia ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 girls were registered as Attia.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Attia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Attia mean?
The given name Attia has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word "atta," which means "gift" or "present." The name is believed to have been used in the Arabian Peninsula and the surrounding regions since the pre-Islamic era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Attia can be found in ancient Arabic literature and poetry. It was mentioned in the works of renowned poets and writers from the 6th and 7th centuries CE, such as Imru' al-Qais and Labid ibn Rabiah.
In Islamic history, Attia was the name of a female companion of the Prophet Muhammad. She was known as Attia bint Abi Bakr and was the daughter of Abu Bakr, one of the closest companions of the Prophet and the first Caliph of the Muslim world. Attia lived during the 7th century CE and is remembered as a pious and devout woman.
Throughout the centuries, the name Attia has been borne by various notable figures across the Arab world and beyond. One prominent example is Attia Hosain, an Indian author and writer who lived from 1913 to 1998. She is best known for her novels "Sunlight on a Broken Column" and "Phoenix Fled," which explored themes of identity, culture, and the impact of colonialism.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Attia was Attia Inayat-Khan, a British spy and Special Operations Executive agent during World War II. Born in 1914, she was the first female wireless operator to be sent into occupied France during the war. Attia was captured and executed by the Nazis in 1944, and she was posthumously awarded the George Cross for her bravery and sacrifice.
In the realm of sports, Attia Bouabdellah was a Moroccan boxer who competed in the lightweight division. Born in 1966, he represented Morocco at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul and won a bronze medal, becoming the first Moroccan boxer to achieve this feat at the Olympic Games.
While the name Attia has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world. The name carries a meaning of gift or present, reflecting the positive connotations associated with it.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Attia over time
The chart below shows babies named Attia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Attia, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Attia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Attia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4524 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Attia
- 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
Attia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Attia in the UK right now?
In 2010, Attia was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Attia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Attia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Attia?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "gift of God" or "gift".
How many people are called Attia in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Attia across the 3 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.