UK girl's name
Eshaal
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "drenched with rain".
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.
Eshaal is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eshaal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #625, with 62 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 116 births.
This profile covers 1,233 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 53% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,274 living people in the UK are called Eshaal. 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
- • Eshaal ranked #625 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 62 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 116 girls were registered as Eshaal.
- • Eshaal ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #476 in 2024.
- • About 1,274 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eshaal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#625
2024
Births in 2024
62
Latest year
Peak year
2016
116 births
Estimated living
1,274
2026
Meaning
What does Eshaal mean?
The name Eshaal has its origins in Arabic and Persian cultures. It is derived from the Persian word "Eshaal," which means "radiant" or "glowing." The name likely emerged during the medieval period in regions where these languages were prevalent, such as the Middle East and parts of Central Asia.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Eshaal can be found in Persian literature from the 11th century. In a collection of poems by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, there is a character named Eshaal who is described as a beautiful and radiant princess. This literary reference suggests that the name was in use among Persian nobility during that time.
In the 13th century, there are records of an Islamic scholar named Eshaal al-Din, who was known for his contributions to the fields of philosophy and theology. His full name, which includes the title "al-Din" (meaning "of the faith"), indicates that the name Eshaal was used in combination with religious titles or honorifics.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, there are accounts of a talented artist named Eshaal Khan who was renowned for his intricate miniature paintings. His works adorned the walls of several Mughal palaces and are considered invaluable cultural treasures today.
In the 18th century, a notable figure named Eshaal Begum emerged in the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad, a princely state in present-day India. She was a highly respected poetess and known for her literary contributions in Urdu and Persian languages.
Another historical figure bearing the name Eshaal is Eshaal Mirza, a 19th-century Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from Pakistan. He founded a Sufi order and attracted followers from various parts of the region, leaving a lasting impact on the spiritual traditions of the area.
These examples highlight the rich cultural heritage associated with the name Eshaal, spanning several centuries and regions. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, the name's roots in Persian and Arabic languages and its connections to literary, artistic, and spiritual realms have contributed to its enduring significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eshaal over time
The chart below shows babies named Eshaal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Eshaal, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 62 births in 2024, compared with 116 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eshaal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eshaal 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 | #581 | 342 | 5 |
| 2010s | #584 | 788 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1905 | 103 | 6 |
Geography
Where Eshaal is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Eshaal. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Eshaal ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #476 in 2024.
Across the UK
Eshaal in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#476 in 2024
9 years of NRS records, 47 total registered
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FAQ
Eshaal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eshaal in the UK right now?
In 2024, Eshaal was ranked #625 for girls in England and Wales, with 62 births registered.
When was Eshaal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 116 babies registered as Eshaal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eshaal?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "drenched with rain".
How many people are called Eshaal in the UK?
A total of 1,233 babies have been registered as Eshaal across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 47 more in Scotland.
Where is Eshaal most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Eshaal ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #476 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.