UK girl's name
Egypt
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "land of the oppressed".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Egypt is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Egypt popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2008 to 2022. 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 14 living people in the UK are called Egypt. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Egypt ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 4 girls were registered as Egypt.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Egypt as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Egypt mean?
The given name Egypt is a relatively modern name that has gained popularity in recent decades. It is believed to have originated as a place name, referring to the country of Egypt in North Africa. The name is likely inspired by the ancient Egyptian civilization, which was one of the earliest and most influential civilizations in human history.
The ancient Egyptians had a rich culture and mythology, and their beliefs and practices have had a lasting impact on the world. The name Egypt is a reminder of this great civilization and the mysteries and wonders of the ancient world. It is also a reflection of the fascination that many people have with the Pharaohs, pyramids, and hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt.
While the name Egypt is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has become increasingly popular in recent decades as a way to honor and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Egypt. Some of the earliest recorded examples of the name Egypt being used as a first name date back to the late 20th century.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Egypt is Egypt Daoud, a professional basketball player from the United States who was born in 1990. Another notable person with the name is Egypt Criss, an American singer and actress who was born in 1988.
In the world of literature, there is Egypt Ufele, a Nigerian writer and poet who was born in 1986. In the field of fashion, Egypt Sherrod is an American real estate broker and television personality who was born in 1976.
Finally, one of the most famous individuals with the name Egypt is Egypt Covington, a singer and musician from the United States who was born in 1984 and has released several albums and singles.
While the name Egypt may be relatively new, it has quickly gained popularity as a way to honor and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of one of the world's oldest and most influential civilizations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Egypt over time
The chart below shows babies named Egypt registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Egypt, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Egypt by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Egypt 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 | #4946 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
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- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Egypt: questions and answers
How popular is the name Egypt in the UK right now?
In 2022, Egypt was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Egypt most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 4 babies registered as Egypt in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Egypt?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "land of the oppressed".
How many people are called Egypt in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Egypt across the 4 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.