UK boy's name
Israfil
A masculine Arabic name meaning "the burning one" or "the angel of music".
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.
Israfil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Israfil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 5 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2013 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Israfil. 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
- • Israfil ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 5 boys were registered as Israfil.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Israfil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
5 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Israfil mean?
The given name Israfil has its origins in Arabic and Islamic tradition. It is derived from the Arabic word "Israfil", which translates to "the burning one" or "the one who sets things on fire". This name is associated with the archangel Israfil, who is believed to be one of the four archangels in Islamic angelology.
According to Islamic belief, Israfil will be responsible for blowing the trumpet on the Day of Resurrection, signaling the end of the world and the beginning of the final judgment. The name is mentioned in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam, as well as in various hadith (sayings and traditions attributed to the Prophet Muhammad).
The earliest recorded use of the name Israfil can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of Islam. However, it is believed that the name and the concept of the archangel Israfil existed in pre-Islamic Arabian traditions and may have been influenced by similar concepts in other Abrahamic religions.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Israfil, such as:
1. Israfil al-Baghdadi (1226-1285 CE), an influential Islamic scholar and philosopher from Baghdad, known for his works on logic and metaphysics.
2. Israfil Khoja (1510-1598 CE), a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Central Asia, who wrote extensively on spiritual themes.
3. Israfil Pasha (1805-1889 CE), an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire in the mid-19th century.
4. Israfil Shakuri (1871-1949 CE), a prominent Azerbaijani poet and playwright who made significant contributions to the development of modern Azerbaijani literature.
5. Israfil Ashurly (1908-1975 CE), an influential Azerbaijani writer and literary critic, known for his works on Azerbaijani folklore and cultural heritage.
While the name Israfil is primarily associated with Islamic tradition, it has also gained popularity among various ethnic and cultural groups across the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, where Islamic influence has been significant. The name continues to be used today, carrying with it the rich cultural and religious symbolism of its origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Israfil over time
The chart below shows babies named Israfil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 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 Israfil, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Israfil by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Israfil 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 | #3967 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4202 | 15 | 4 |
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FAQ
Israfil: questions and answers
How popular is the name Israfil in the UK right now?
In 2024, Israfil was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Israfil most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 5 babies registered as Israfil in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Israfil?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "the burning one" or "the angel of music".
How many people are called Israfil in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Israfil across the 7 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.