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UK girl's name

Beenish

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "sweet, delicious, or beautiful".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Beenish is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Beenish popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4137, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 2002. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Beenish. 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 2003 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Beenish ranked #4137 for girls in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 girls were registered as Beenish.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Beenish as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4137

2002

Births in 2002

3

Latest year

Peak year

1998

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Beenish mean?

The name Beenish is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with roots tracing back to ancient Persia, known today as Iran. The name is derived from the Persian word "been," which means "vision" or "sight," and the suffix "-ish," which is a common Persian name ending.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Beenish can be found in the famous Persian literary work, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. In this epic poem, a character named Beenish is mentioned, though the details surrounding this individual are scarce.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Beenish. One such person was Beenish Fatima (1591-1670), a renowned Persian poet and calligrapher who lived during the Safavid Dynasty. Her works were widely celebrated for their elegant prose and intricate calligraphic styles.

Another prominent figure was Beenish Khan (1720-1778), a Mughal military commander and nobleman who served under the reign of Emperor Muhammad Shah. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, leading several successful campaigns against rival forces.

In the 19th century, Beenish Begum (1828-1901) was a influential figure in the court of Awadh, a princely state in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in court politics.

A more recent example is Beenish Mehmood (1963-present), a Pakistani actress and television host who has gained widespread popularity for her roles in various dramas and films. She is considered a prominent figure in the Pakistani entertainment industry.

Beenish Shaukat (1978-present) is a renowned Pakistani cricketer who has represented the national women's cricket team. She is widely regarded as one of the best all-rounders in the history of Pakistani women's cricket, known for her exceptional batting and bowling skills.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Beenish over time

The chart below shows babies named Beenish registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2002. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Beenish, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2002, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Beenish
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Decades

Beenish by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Beenish 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
2000s #4137 3 1
1990s #3848 3 1

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FAQ

Beenish: questions and answers

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

In 2002, Beenish was ranked #4137 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Beenish most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Beenish in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Beenish?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "sweet, delicious, or beautiful".

How many people are called Beenish in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Beenish across the 2 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.