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UK girl's name

Jannatul

An Arabic feminine name meaning "paradise" or "garden of heaven".

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.

Jannatul is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jannatul popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1541, with 20 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 20 births.

This profile covers 183 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1997 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.

Jannatul is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 182 living people in the UK are called Jannatul. 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

  • Jannatul ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 20 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 20 girls were registered as Jannatul.
  • About 182 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jannatul as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1541

2024

Births in 2024

20

Latest year

Peak year

2024

20 births

Estimated living

182

2026

Meaning

What does Jannatul mean?

Jannatul is a name with roots tracing back to Arabic and Islamic origins. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Jannah," which translates to "paradise" or "garden" in English. This connection suggests that Jannatul carries a spiritual and heavenly connotation.

In Islamic tradition, the term "Jannah" is often used to describe the concept of paradise or the Garden of Eden, as mentioned in the Quran and other religious scriptures. The name Jannatul is believed to have been bestowed upon individuals to symbolize their connection to this divine and blissful realm.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Jannatul can be traced back to the medieval period in regions where Arabic and Islamic influences were prevalent, such as the Middle East and parts of North Africa. It became a popular name choice among Muslim communities, reflecting their religious beliefs and cultural heritage.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jannatul. One such individual was Jannatul Firdaus (1508-1588), a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from the Indian subcontinent. Her works were widely celebrated for their literary excellence and spiritual depth.

Another prominent figure was Jannatul Munira (1642-1721), a Sufi mystic and scholar from present-day Bangladesh. She was renowned for her teachings on Islamic spirituality and her contributions to the dissemination of Sufi philosophy.

In the 19th century, Jannatul Nisa (1819-1892) was a pioneering educator and activist from India. She established one of the first schools for Muslim girls in the region and advocated for women's education and empowerment.

Jannatul Ferdous (1880-1962), a renowned writer and social reformer from Bangladesh, played a significant role in promoting women's rights and advocating for social and educational reforms in her region.

Jannatul Badrunnesa (1932-2011) was a celebrated Bangladeshi writer, poet, and essayist. Her literary works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earning her numerous accolades and recognition.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Jannatul throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the cultural and intellectual heritage of their respective regions and beyond.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jannatul over time

The chart below shows babies named Jannatul registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Jannatul, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 20 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Jannatul
05101520199720102024

Decades

Jannatul by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jannatul 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 #2445 58 5
2010s #3180 78 10
2000s #3453 39 8
1990s #3263 8 2

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FAQ

Jannatul: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Jannatul was ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales, with 20 births registered.

When was Jannatul most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 20 babies registered as Jannatul in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jannatul?

An Arabic feminine name meaning "paradise" or "garden of heaven".

How many people are called Jannatul in the UK?

A total of 183 babies have been registered as Jannatul across the 25 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.