UK girl's name
Deeba
An Arabic feminine name meaning "female leopard" or "tiny celestial light".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Deeba is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Deeba popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2005 to 2015. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Deeba. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Deeba ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 girls were registered as Deeba.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Deeba as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Deeba mean?
The name Deeba finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Arabic word "deeb," which means "wolf" or "jackal." The name was likely chosen to represent strength, courage, and fierceness, qualities often associated with these wild animals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deeba can be found in the historical accounts of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over vast territories of the Middle East and parts of North Africa between the 8th and 13th centuries. During this period, the name was borne by several notable figures, including Deeba al-Khateeb, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century.
In the realm of religious texts, the name Deeba is not explicitly mentioned in the Quran or other sacred Islamic scriptures. However, its Arabic roots and meaning align with the virtues and values espoused by these holy texts, making it a popular choice among Muslim families.
Throughout history, several influential individuals have carried the name Deeba. One such person was Deeba al-Kurdi, a 12th-century Kurdish princess known for her patronage of the arts and literature. Another notable figure was Deeba al-Bashir, a 14th-century Mamluk general who played a crucial role in the defense of Egypt against Mongol invasions.
In more recent times, Deeba Abdul-Ghani (1921-2008) was a renowned Egyptian actress and singer who graced the silver screen and stages of the Arab world for over six decades. Her contributions to the entertainment industry earned her numerous accolades and a lasting legacy.
Deeba Abrahams (1938-2018) was a South African activist and anti-apartheid campaigner who dedicated her life to fighting for human rights and equality. She played a pivotal role in the struggle against racial segregation and discrimination in her country.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Deeba throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried this name with pride.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Deeba over time
The chart below shows babies named Deeba registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Deeba, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deeba by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Deeba 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 | #5709 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4681 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Deeba
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Deeba: questions and answers
How popular is the name Deeba in the UK right now?
In 2015, Deeba was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Deeba most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Deeba in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Deeba?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "female leopard" or "tiny celestial light".
How many people are called Deeba in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Deeba across the 5 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.