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UK girl's name

Bareera

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning a righteous woman or virtuous lady.

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.

Bareera is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Bareera popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1541, with 20 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 20 births.

This profile covers 127 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1998 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.

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

We estimate that about 126 living people in the UK are called Bareera. 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

  • Bareera ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 20 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 20 girls were registered as Bareera.
  • About 126 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bareera as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1541

2024

Births in 2024

20

Latest year

Peak year

2024

20 births

Estimated living

126

2026

Meaning

What does Bareera mean?

The name Bareera is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, originating from the Middle East region during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic root word "barr," which means "pious" or "dutiful." The name is often associated with Islamic culture and tradition.

Bareera was a name given to girls in various parts of the Arab world, particularly in regions such as the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and parts of the Levant. The earliest known records of the name date back to the 7th century CE, during the early Islamic era.

In Islamic literature and historical records, the name Bareera is mentioned as the name of a female companion of the Prophet Muhammad. She was a former slave who was granted her freedom by the Prophet and later married one of his companions, Mugheeth ibn Sumayya.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Bareera. One of the earliest recorded examples is Bareera bint Al-Harith (died 640 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the first female converts to Islam.

Another prominent figure was Bareera bint Safwan (610-680 CE), a scholar and narrator of hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad). She was known for her knowledge and contribution to the preservation of Islamic teachings.

In the 12th century, Bareera bint Ahmad al-Baghdadi (1081-1144 CE) was a renowned poet and scholar from Baghdad, Iraq. She was highly acclaimed for her literary works and contributions to Arabic literature.

During the 14th century, Bareera bint Muhammad al-Andalusi (1300-1370 CE) was a Spanish-born scholar and writer who lived in Morocco. She is known for her works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

In more recent times, Bareera Aroui (1928-2015) was a Tunisian singer and actress who gained popularity for her contributions to the Tunisian music scene and her performances in several films.

The name Bareera has maintained its significance within Islamic and Arab cultures, often associated with piety, devotion, and scholarly pursuits. While its popularity may have varied across different regions and time periods, it remains a name deeply rooted in the rich cultural and religious heritage of the Middle East.

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Popularity

Bareera over time

The chart below shows babies named Bareera registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Bareera, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 20 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Bareera
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Decades

Bareera by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bareera 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 #3103 46 5
2010s #3337 67 9
2000s #4350 11 3
1990s #3848 3 1

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FAQ

Bareera: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Bareera was ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales, with 20 births registered.

When was Bareera most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 20 babies registered as Bareera in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Bareera?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning a righteous woman or virtuous lady.

How many people are called Bareera in the UK?

A total of 127 babies have been registered as Bareera 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.