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UK name, mostly girls

Ganeev

One who offers sacrifices or one who is the master of sacrifices.

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.

Ganeev is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Ganeev popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 6 births.

This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2020 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Ganeev. 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

  • Ganeev ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 6 girls were registered as Ganeev.
  • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ganeev as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 87.0% of Ganeev registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4843

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2023

6 births

Estimated living

20

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Ganeev

In England and Wales birth records, Ganeev has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 13.0% of registrations are for boys and 87.0% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

13% boys
87% girls
Boys3 (13.0%)Girls20 (87.0%)

Ganeev registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,608 in 2020
  • 3 boys registered in 2020
  • Peak: 2020 (3 births)

Ganeev registered for girls

  • Ranked #4,843 in 2024
  • 4 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2023 (6 births)

Meaning

What does Ganeev mean?

Ganeev is a given name that has its origins in the Persian language. It is derived from the Persian word "Ganev," which means "treasure" or "wealth." The name can be traced back to the ancient Persian civilization, which flourished in the region now known as Iran from the 6th century BCE to the 7th century CE.

The earliest recorded use of the name Ganeev can be found in ancient Persian texts and literature from the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over modern-day Iran from the 3rd to the 7th century CE. During this period, the name was likely given to male children as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Ganeev was a Persian scholar and poet who lived during the 9th century CE. His full name was Ganeev ibn Ishaq, and he was known for his contributions to the literary and intellectual traditions of the Abbasid Caliphate.

Another notable figure in history with the name Ganeev was a Persian military commander who served under the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century CE. His name was Ganeev al-Dawlah, and he played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of Seljuk power in the Middle East.

In the 13th century CE, a Persian mystic and Sufi poet named Ganeev al-Din Rumi emerged as one of the most influential figures in the Islamic spiritual tradition. His poetic works, such as the "Masnavi," have been widely celebrated for their wisdom and insight into the human condition.

During the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled over Persia from the 16th to the 18th century CE, a prominent statesman and diplomat named Ganeev Khan served as a trusted advisor to several Safavid monarchs. His diplomatic skills and political acumen played a crucial role in maintaining the stability and influence of the Safavid Empire.

In the 19th century, a Persian prince and military commander named Ganeev Mirza gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the Qajar Dynasty's wars against foreign invaders. His military exploits and valor earned him a place in the annals of Persian history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ganeev over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Ganeev in England and Wales, from 2020 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 Ganeev, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
02457202020222024

Decades

Ganeev by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ganeev 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 #4845 20 5

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FAQ

Ganeev: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Ganeev was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Ganeev most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 6 babies registered as Ganeev in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ganeev?

One who offers sacrifices or one who is the master of sacrifices.

How many people are called Ganeev in the UK?

A total of 20 babies have been registered as Ganeev across the 5 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.