UK girl's name
Hend
A feminine Arabic name meaning "branch" or "shoot".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hend is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hend popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5545, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2005 to 2008. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Hend. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hend ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Hend.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hend as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5545
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Hend mean?
The name Hend is of Arabic origin and is believed to have its roots in the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "hind," which means "Indian" or "from India." The name is thought to have originated from the region's historical trade and cultural connections with the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hend can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. In the Qur'an, the name is mentioned in reference to a group of people believed to be from the Indian subcontinent. This suggests that the name has been in use for centuries, dating back to the 7th century CE or earlier.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Hend. One of the most famous was Hend bint Utbah, a prominent woman in pre-Islamic Arabia who was known for her opposition to the Prophet Muhammad and the early Muslim community. She lived during the 7th century CE.
Another famous Hend was Hend Al-Qaddah, a Syrian scholar and poet who lived in the 10th century CE. She was renowned for her knowledge of Arabic literature and her contributions to the literary culture of the Abbasid Caliphate.
In more recent times, Hend Sabri is a prominent Tunisian actress and activist who has starred in numerous films and television shows since the 1990s. She was born in 1979 and is known for her work in promoting women's rights and social justice causes.
Hend Amry is a Saudi Arabian writer and activist who has been a vocal advocate for women's rights in Saudi Arabia. She was born in 1976 and has written several books and articles addressing issues related to gender equality and social reform.
Hend El Sherbini was an Egyptian-German academic and researcher who was tragically killed in a racially motivated attack in Germany in 2009. She was born in 1977 and her death sparked widespread outrage and prompted discussions about hate crimes and religious tolerance.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Hend. The name's origins and historical usage reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Middle East and its connections to other regions, particularly the Indian subcontinent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hend over time
The chart below shows babies named Hend registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hend, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2008, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hend by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5172 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Hend
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Hend: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hend in the UK right now?
In 2008, Hend was ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hend most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Hend in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hend?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "branch" or "shoot".
How many people are called Hend in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Hend across the 2 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.