UK girl's name
Junainah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "little garden" or "small paradise".
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.
Junainah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Junainah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 11 births.
This profile covers 49 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2008 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 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 49 living people in the UK are called Junainah. 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
- • Junainah ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 11 girls were registered as Junainah.
- • About 49 living people in the UK are estimated to have Junainah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2017
11 births
Estimated living
49
2026
Meaning
What does Junainah mean?
The name Junainah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "jannah," which means "paradise" or "heaven." The name is commonly associated with the Islamic faith and culture, and it has been in use for centuries.
In Arabic, the name Junainah is often written as جنينة or جنينه. It is a feminine name that is sometimes also spelled as Junnainah, Junaineh, or Junaina. The name is pronounced with a emphasis on the second syllable, "nai."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Junainah can be found in the historical records of the Islamic empires. It is believed that the name was used during the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from the 8th to the 13th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Junainah. One of the earliest known figures was Junainah bint al-Husayn (born around 680 CE), who was a granddaughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the daughter of Husayn ibn Ali.
Another famous Junainah was Junainah bint al-Qasim (born in the late 7th century CE), who was a renowned scholar and teacher of Islamic jurisprudence. She was highly respected for her knowledge and teachings in the early Islamic world.
In the medieval period, Junainah bint Abi Bakr (born around 1100 CE) was a notable poet and writer from the city of Baghdad. Her works were widely celebrated and studied in the literary circles of her time.
During the Ottoman Empire, Junainah al-Khatun (born in the late 15th century) was a influential figure in the imperial court. She was the wife of Sultan Selim I and played a significant role in the cultural and political affairs of the empire.
In more recent times, Junainah Mubarak (1905-1991) was a prominent Sudanese politician and activist. She was a pioneering figure in the women's rights movement in Sudan and played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence from British rule.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Junainah. The name continues to be popular in the Arab world and among Muslim communities around the globe, carrying with it a rich cultural and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Junainah over time
The chart below shows babies named Junainah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 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 Junainah, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Junainah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Junainah 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 | #5168 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4245 | 39 | 7 |
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Junainah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Junainah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Junainah was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Junainah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 11 babies registered as Junainah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Junainah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "little garden" or "small paradise".
How many people are called Junainah in the UK?
A total of 49 babies have been registered as Junainah across the 10 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.