UK girl's name
Fabiha
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "noble, virtuous woman".
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.
Fabiha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Fabiha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1491, with 21 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 21 births.
This profile covers 273 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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.
Fabiha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 272 living people in the UK are called Fabiha. 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
- • Fabiha ranked #1491 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 21 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 21 girls were registered as Fabiha.
- • About 272 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fabiha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1491
2024
Births in 2024
21
Latest year
Peak year
2024
21 births
Estimated living
272
2026
Meaning
What does Fabiha mean?
The name Fabiha is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "fabhaa," which means "glory" or "splendor." It is believed to have emerged during the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD, in the Arabian Peninsula.
In its earliest form, the name was spelled as "Fabhiha," which later evolved into the more commonly used "Fabiha." The name gained popularity among Arab communities and later spread to various parts of the Islamic world, including North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fabiha can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the 9th and 10th centuries. These writings often referred to individuals bearing this name, indicating its usage during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Fabiha. One such person was Fabiha al-Andalusia (990-1050 AD), a renowned female poet and scholar from the Andalusian region of Spain during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
Another notable Fabiha was Fabiha bint Qays (680-740 AD), a prominent Arab woman who played a significant role in the early Islamic conquests and was known for her bravery and leadership skills.
In the 12th century, Fabiha al-Dimashqi (1120-1190 AD) was a renowned female scholar and poet from Damascus, who gained recognition for her contributions to Arabic literature and poetry.
During the 14th century, Fabiha al-Qahira (1310-1375 AD) was a prominent female physician and scholar from Cairo, Egypt, known for her expertise in medicine and her contributions to the advancement of medical knowledge in the Islamic world.
In the 16th century, Fabiha al-Shirazi (1520-1585 AD) was a celebrated Persian poet and mystic from Shiraz, Iran, whose works have been widely studied and admired for their depth and beauty.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Fabiha, reflecting its enduring presence and significance across various cultures and regions influenced by the Arabic and Islamic traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Fabiha over time
The chart below shows babies named Fabiha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Fabiha, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 21 births in 2024, compared with 21 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fabiha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fabiha 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 | #2301 | 63 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3490 | 66 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2097 | 104 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1804 | 40 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Fabiha
- Freya 50,564
- Florence 32,908
- Francesca 18,752
- Faith 14,325
- Fatima 11,112
- Faye 8,999
- Felicity 8,554
- Frankie 6,977
- Ffion 6,115
- Flora 3,499
- Frances 3,417
- Fatimah 3,065
FAQ
Fabiha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Fabiha in the UK right now?
In 2024, Fabiha was ranked #1491 for girls in England and Wales, with 21 births registered.
When was Fabiha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 21 babies registered as Fabiha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Fabiha?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "noble, virtuous woman".
How many people are called Fabiha in the UK?
A total of 273 babies have been registered as Fabiha across the 29 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.