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UK girl's name

Eslem

A masculine Turkish name meaning "surrender to God" or "submission.".

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.

Eslem is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eslem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 12 births.

This profile covers 76 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2013 to 2024. 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 42% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 76 living people in the UK are called Eslem. 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

  • Eslem ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 12 girls were registered as Eslem.
  • About 76 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eslem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4192

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2020

12 births

Estimated living

76

2026

Meaning

What does Eslem mean?

The name Eslem is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Eslem or Islem, which means "submission" or "surrender" to God in Islam. This name has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE during the early days of Islam.

The name Eslem is derived from the Arabic root word "s-l-m," which is closely related to the word "Islam" itself. Islam is a monotheistic religion that emphasizes submission and surrender to the will of God, known as Allah in Arabic. The name Eslem reflects this central tenet of the faith, as it signifies a person's devotion and commitment to the Islamic belief system.

In Islamic tradition, the name Eslem has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Eslem ibn Umar, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century CE. Eslem ibn Umar was known for his piety and devotion to the Islamic faith, serving as a trusted advisor and confidant to the Prophet.

Another famous bearer of the name Eslem was Eslem al-Nabulsi, a renowned Sufi scholar and mystic who lived in the 17th century CE. Al-Nabulsi was born in Damascus and made significant contributions to the fields of Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and philosophy. His writings and teachings were widely influential within the Sufi tradition of Islam.

In the 9th century CE, Eslem ibn Sahl al-Tustari was a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from Persia. Al-Tustari was known for his expertise in Quranic exegesis and his contributions to the development of Sufism. His works on spiritual enlightenment and the mystical aspects of Islam were highly regarded during his time.

During the Abbasid Caliphate in the 8th century CE, Eslem ibn Rawah al-Basri was a renowned poet and literary figure. Al-Basri's poetic works were celebrated for their eloquence and mastery of the Arabic language, and he was considered one of the most influential poets of his era.

In more recent history, Eslem Miccioui was an Algerian writer and journalist who lived in the 20th century. Miccioui was a prominent voice in the Algerian literary scene and played a significant role in promoting Arabic literature and culture within his country.

While the name Eslem has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has been adopted and used by individuals from various cultural and religious backgrounds over the centuries. The name's meaning of submission and devotion to a higher power resonates with many people, regardless of their specific beliefs or spiritual affiliations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Eslem over time

The chart below shows babies named Eslem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 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 Eslem, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Eslem
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Decades

Eslem by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eslem 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 #2945 43 5
2010s #4523 33 7

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FAQ

Eslem: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Eslem was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Eslem most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 12 babies registered as Eslem in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Eslem?

A masculine Turkish name meaning "surrender to God" or "submission.".

How many people are called Eslem in the UK?

A total of 76 babies have been registered as Eslem across the 12 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.