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UK girl's name

Hasanat

A feminine Arabic name meaning "virtuous deeds" or "good actions".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Hasanat is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hasanat popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3598, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 7 births.

This profile covers 39 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2010 to 2023. 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 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 39 living people in the UK are called Hasanat. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Hasanat ranked #3598 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 7 girls were registered as Hasanat.
  • About 39 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hasanat as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3598

2023

Births in 2023

6

Latest year

Peak year

2021

7 births

Estimated living

39

2026

Meaning

What does Hasanat mean?

The name Hasanat has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word 'hasanah,' which means a good deed or a virtuous act. The name carries a spiritual and ethical connotation, symbolizing kindness, morality, and righteousness.

In the Islamic tradition, the concept of 'hasanat' is deeply rooted in the teachings of the Quran, which emphasizes the importance of performing good deeds and accumulating them as a means of attaining spiritual reward and divine favor. The name Hasanat is often bestowed upon individuals with the hope that they will embody the qualities of goodness, compassion, and righteousness throughout their lives.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Hasanat can be traced back to the medieval Islamic era, when it was commonly used within the Arabic-speaking regions of the Middle East and North Africa. However, its popularity has since spread to other parts of the world, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Hasanat. One of the most renowned figures is Hasanat Mariam, a 12th-century Sufi mystic and poet from present-day Iran, renowned for her profound spiritual teachings and literary works. Another important figure is Hasanat al-Farisi, a 9th-century Islamic scholar and philosopher from Persia, who made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.

In more recent times, Hasanat Qadri was a celebrated Pakistani actress and television personality who gained immense popularity for her roles in various drama series and films during the 1970s and 1980s. Hasanat Gul was an Afghan politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan in the early 2000s, playing a crucial role in the country's reconstruction efforts following years of conflict.

Additionally, Hasanat Husain was an Indian freedom fighter and political activist who actively participated in the struggle for independence from British colonial rule during the early 20th century. Her unwavering commitment to the cause of national liberation earned her a place in the annals of Indian history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Hasanat over time

The chart below shows babies named Hasanat registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Hasanat, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Hasanat
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Decades

Hasanat by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hasanat 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 #3618 24 4
2010s #5090 15 4

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FAQ

Hasanat: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Hasanat was ranked #3598 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Hasanat most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 7 babies registered as Hasanat in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Hasanat?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "virtuous deeds" or "good actions".

How many people are called Hasanat in the UK?

A total of 39 babies have been registered as Hasanat across the 8 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.