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UK girl's name

Eeman

An Arabic feminine name meaning "faith" or "belief".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Eeman is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eeman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4050, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 9 births.

This profile covers 44 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2002 to 2013. 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 44 living people in the UK are called Eeman. 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 2014 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Eeman ranked #4050 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2004, when 9 girls were registered as Eeman.
  • About 44 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eeman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4050

2013

Births in 2013

5

Latest year

Peak year

2004

9 births

Estimated living

44

2026

Meaning

What does Eeman mean?

The name Eeman is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to ancient times in the Middle East. One of the earliest recorded uses of this name can be found in Islamic scriptures, where it is mentioned as a variant of the name Iman, meaning "faith" or "belief."

In the 8th century, there was a notable scholar and jurist from Basra, Iraq, named Eeman ibn Hubaira, who was renowned for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence. His works and teachings had a significant impact on the development of Islamic legal thought during that era.

Another prominent figure bearing this name was Eeman al-Bukhari, a renowned historian and scholar from Bukhara (present-day Uzbekistan), who lived in the 9th century. He is best known for his monumental work, "The Authentic Collection of Hadith," which is considered one of the most authoritative sources of Islamic traditions and teachings.

In the 11th century, there was Eeman al-Ghazali, a renowned Persian philosopher, theologian, and mystic. His seminal work, "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Islamic literature and has had a profound influence on Islamic thought and spirituality.

During the 13th century, Eeman al-Din al-Isfahani was a notable Persian poet and writer who contributed significantly to the development of Persian literature. His works, which included poetry, prose, and biographies, were highly acclaimed and widely read in his time.

Another figure worth mentioning is Eeman al-Suyuti, an Egyptian scholar and polymath who lived in the 15th century. He was a prolific writer and is credited with authoring numerous works on various subjects, including Quranic exegesis, hadith studies, Arabic grammar, and Islamic jurisprudence.

While the name Eeman has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and communities around the world, reflecting the diverse and interconnected nature of human societies.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Eeman over time

The chart below shows babies named Eeman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Eeman, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2013, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Eeman
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Decades

Eeman by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eeman 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 #4300 14 3
2000s #3706 30 6

Related

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FAQ

Eeman: questions and answers

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

In 2013, Eeman was ranked #4050 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Eeman most popular?

The peak year on record was 2004, with 9 babies registered as Eeman in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Eeman?

An Arabic feminine name meaning "faith" or "belief".

How many people are called Eeman in the UK?

A total of 44 babies have been registered as Eeman across the 9 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.