UK girl's name
Ibadat
A feminine Arabic name meaning worship, devotion to God.
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.
Ibadat is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ibadat popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #696, with 54 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 54 births.
This profile covers 86 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2022 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.
Ibadat is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 86 living people in the UK are called Ibadat. 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
- • Ibadat ranked #696 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 54 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 54 girls were registered as Ibadat.
- • About 86 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ibadat as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#696
2024
Births in 2024
54
Latest year
Peak year
2024
54 births
Estimated living
86
2026
Meaning
What does Ibadat mean?
Ibadat is an Arabic name derived from the word "Ibaadah," which means "worship" or "devotion" in the Arabic language. This name has its origins in the Islamic faith and culture, as it is closely linked to the concept of devotion to Allah (God) through acts of worship.
The name Ibadat can be traced back to the early years of Islam, when the religion was spreading across the Arabian Peninsula and beyond. During this time, many names were chosen to reflect the religious beliefs and practices of the newly-formed Muslim community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ibadat can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries CE. These works often mention individuals with this name, indicating its usage during the early centuries of Islamic civilization.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ibadat. One of the most famous was Ibadat Khan (1639-1701), a prominent military commander and governor under the Mughal Empire in South Asia. He served under Emperor Aurangzeb and was known for his bravery and leadership in numerous battles.
Another prominent figure with this name was Ibadat Bahadur (1801-1857), a military leader and noble from the princely state of Awadh in present-day India. He played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British colonial rule.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Ibadat Ali Khan (1670-1707) was a renowned poet and writer from the Deccan region of South Asia. His works, written in Persian and Urdu, explored themes of spirituality and devotion.
Ibadat Hussain (1859-1942), a political activist and religious scholar from the Indian subcontinent, was another notable figure who bore this name. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of Muslims and played a significant role in the Khilafat Movement, which sought to preserve the Ottoman Caliphate.
Lastly, Ibadat Barelvi (1784-1831) was a prominent Sufi saint and scholar from the city of Bareilly in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. He was known for his teachings on Islamic spirituality and his contributions to the propagation of the Islamic faith in the region.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Ibadat, each leaving their mark in various fields, from military leadership to poetry, politics, and religious scholarship.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ibadat over time
The chart below shows babies named Ibadat registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2022 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 Ibadat, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 54 births in 2024, compared with 54 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ibadat by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ibadat 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 | #1636 | 86 | 3 |
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FAQ
Ibadat: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ibadat in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ibadat was ranked #696 for girls in England and Wales, with 54 births registered.
When was Ibadat most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 54 babies registered as Ibadat in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ibadat?
A feminine Arabic name meaning worship, devotion to God.
How many people are called Ibadat in the UK?
A total of 86 babies have been registered as Ibadat across the 3 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.