UK girl's name
Attiya
Girl's name of Arabic origin, meaning "gift" or "present".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Attiya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Attiya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. 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 27 living people in the UK are called Attiya. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Attiya ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 girls were registered as Attiya.
- • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Attiya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
6 births
Estimated living
27
2026
Meaning
What does Attiya mean?
The name Attiya has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "ataa," which means "to give" or "to bestow." The name Attiya is a feminine form of this root word and is believed to have been in use since the early days of Islam.
In Islamic tradition, Attiya is associated with the concept of giving and generosity. It is said that parents often chose this name for their daughters with the hope that they would grow up to be kind, generous, and charitable individuals.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Attiya can be found in historical records and manuscripts from the medieval Islamic world. One notable example is Attiya bint al-Mutanabbi, a skilled poet who lived in the 10th century CE. She was the daughter of the renowned Arabic poet al-Mutanabbi and was known for her literary talents.
Another prominent figure in history who bore the name Attiya was Attiya al-Isfahani, a 12th-century Persian scholar and scientist. She was renowned for her contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.
In the 13th century, Attiya bint al-Khudri was a respected Islamic scholar and jurist in Damascus. She was known for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her teachings on the interpretation of religious texts.
During the Ottoman Empire, Attiya Sultan was a prominent figure in the 16th century. She was the daughter of Sultan Selim II and played an influential role in the Ottoman court as a patron of arts and architecture.
In more recent times, Attiya Inayatullah was a Pakistani author and human rights activist who lived from 1938 to 2017. She was known for her advocacy work on behalf of women's rights and her efforts to promote education and literacy in Pakistan.
While the name Attiya has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has been adopted by various communities around the world. The name carries a positive connotation of generosity and kindness, making it a popular choice for parents across different cultures and backgrounds.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Attiya over time
The chart below shows babies named Attiya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Attiya, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Attiya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Attiya 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 | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4473 | 15 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3125 | 9 | 2 |
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- 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
Attiya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Attiya in the UK right now?
In 2018, Attiya was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Attiya most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Attiya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Attiya?
Girl's name of Arabic origin, meaning "gift" or "present".
How many people are called Attiya in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Attiya across the 7 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.