UK girl's name
Hind
A feminine Arabic name meaning "a female gazelle or deer".
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.
Hind is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hind popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 8 births.
This profile covers 98 England and Wales registrations across 21 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.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 97 living people in the UK are called Hind. 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
- • Hind ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 8 girls were registered as Hind.
- • About 97 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hind as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2004
8 births
Estimated living
97
2026
Meaning
What does Hind mean?
The name Hind is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "hinda," meaning "Indian." It is a feminine name that gained popularity in the Middle East and parts of Asia. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 7th century, during the Islamic Golden Age.
Hind was the name of a prominent woman in early Islamic history, known as Hind bint Utbah. She was a witness to the Battle of Badr, a significant event in the early days of Islam. Hind is also mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as a symbol of beauty and grace.
In the 9th century, Hind Bint Al-Nu'man was a renowned Arabic poet and scholar from Basra, Iraq. Her poetry often explored themes of love and longing, and she was widely celebrated for her literary prowess.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 AD, the name Hind gained further prominence. One notable figure was Hind Bint Abi Ubaidah, a highly respected scholar and teacher who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century.
In the medieval period, Hind Bint Al-Mutanabbi was a celebrated Arabic poet from modern-day Syria. Born in 961 AD, she was the daughter of the famous poet Al-Mutanabbi and was known for her eloquent and emotional verses.
Another prominent historical figure with the name Hind was Hind Bint Abi Umayyah, a 7th-century woman from Mecca who played a significant role in the early days of Islam. She was known for her bravery and determination during the Battle of Uhud.
Throughout history, the name Hind has been associated with beauty, grace, and literary excellence, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Arab world and the influence of Islam on naming traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hind over time
The chart below shows babies named Hind 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 Hind, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hind by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hind 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 | #4115 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4506 | 42 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3399 | 40 | 8 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Hind
- 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
Hind: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hind in the UK right now?
In 2024, Hind was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Hind most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 8 babies registered as Hind in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hind?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "a female gazelle or deer".
How many people are called Hind in the UK?
A total of 98 babies have been registered as Hind across the 21 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.