UK girl's name
Batool
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "one whose hopes are achieved".
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.
Batool is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Batool popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 15 births.
This profile covers 153 England and Wales registrations across 25 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.
The latest count is about 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 152 living people in the UK are called Batool. 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
- • Batool ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 15 girls were registered as Batool.
- • About 152 living people in the UK are estimated to have Batool as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
15 births
Estimated living
152
2026
Meaning
What does Batool mean?
The name Batool has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "Batul," which means "virgin" or "chaste." It is a name with a rich cultural and historical significance, particularly in the Islamic tradition.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Batool can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Batool is one of the titles bestowed upon his daughter, Fatima al-Zahra, who was renowned for her piety, wisdom, and virtue. In Islamic literature and tradition, Fatima al-Zahra is often referred to as "Batool" or "al-Batool," emphasizing her virtuous character and purity.
Throughout Islamic history, the name Batool has been associated with women of great spiritual and moral standing. One notable example is Batool Khanum, the daughter of the 19th-century Iranian ruler Fath Ali Shah Qajar. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her dedication to promoting education and women's rights in Iran.
In the realm of literature, the name Batool has been immortalized in various works. One such example is the poem "Qasida Burda" by the 13th-century Sufi poet Al-Busiri, where he refers to Fatima al-Zahra as "Batool" and praises her virtues.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Batool is Batool al-Muhandis, an Iraqi poet and activist who lived from 1926 to 2014. She was a prominent figure in the Arab literary scene and was known for her works that addressed social and political issues, particularly those related to women's rights and national liberation.
In more recent times, the name Batool has gained popularity in various Muslim communities around the world. Some notable individuals include Batool al-Toma, a Syrian journalist and human rights activist, and Batool Mohsin, an Iraqi-American artist and writer.
While the name Batool has its roots in the Islamic tradition, it has transcended religious boundaries and has been embraced by diverse cultures and communities. The name continues to hold significance for its association with purity, virtue, and strong moral character.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Batool over time
The chart below shows babies named Batool 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 Batool, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Batool by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Batool 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 | #4111 | 26 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2972 | 71 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3646 | 47 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3154 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Batool
- Bethany 43,226
- Brooke 18,370
- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Batool: questions and answers
How popular is the name Batool in the UK right now?
In 2024, Batool was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Batool most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 15 babies registered as Batool in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Batool?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "one whose hopes are achieved".
How many people are called Batool in the UK?
A total of 153 babies have been registered as Batool across the 25 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.