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UK girl's name

Baneen

A feminine Arabic name meaning "a blade of grass".

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.

Baneen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Baneen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 7 births.

This profile covers 37 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2009 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.

Baneen is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 37 living people in the UK are called Baneen. 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

  • Baneen ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 7 girls were registered as Baneen.
  • About 37 living people in the UK are estimated to have Baneen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3318

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

2024

7 births

Estimated living

37

2026

Meaning

What does Baneen mean?

The name Baneen is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, which is spoken in modern-day Iran and parts of Central Asia. The name is thought to be derived from the Persian word "banu," which means "lady" or "mistress." The earliest known use of the name dates back to the medieval period in the region that is now known as Iran and surrounding areas.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Baneen can be found in Persian literature from the 10th century. Specifically, it appears in the works of the renowned Persian poet and scholar Ferdowsi, who is considered one of the most influential figures in Persian literature. In his epic poem, the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi mentions a character named Baneen, though little is known about the specific context or significance of this character.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Baneen. One of the earliest was Baneen Khatun, a princess and daughter of the Seljuk Sultan Malik-Shah I, who ruled in the late 11th century. Baneen Khatun was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various cultural initiatives during her lifetime.

Another notable figure was Baneen Begum, a 16th-century Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Akbar. Baneen Begum was renowned for her intelligence and her contributions to the literary and cultural life of the Mughal court during her father's reign.

In the 19th century, Baneen Qudsi was a prominent Iranian poet and scholar who gained recognition for her contributions to Persian literature. Born in 1828, Baneen Qudsi's works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

Moving into the 20th century, Baneen Samadi was an Iranian painter and artist who was active during the Pahlavi dynasty. Born in 1924, Samadi's works often depicted scenes from Iranian mythology and folklore, and she was celebrated for her unique artistic style and her efforts to preserve and promote Iranian cultural heritage.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Baneen. While the name may have its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to be used in various parts of the world today.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Baneen over time

The chart below shows babies named Baneen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 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 Baneen, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Baneen
02457200920162024

Decades

Baneen by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Baneen 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 #4214 20 4
2010s #4977 12 3
2000s #3936 5 1

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FAQ

Baneen: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Baneen was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Baneen most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 7 babies registered as Baneen in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Baneen?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "a blade of grass".

How many people are called Baneen in the UK?

A total of 37 babies have been registered as Baneen across the 8 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.