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UK girl's name

Kawthar

An Arabic feminine name meaning "abundant good or divine blessing".

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.

Kawthar is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kawthar 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 2021, with 13 births.

This profile covers 187 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1999 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 46% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 186 living people in the UK are called Kawthar. 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

  • Kawthar ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 13 girls were registered as Kawthar.
  • About 186 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kawthar 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

2021

13 births

Estimated living

186

2026

Meaning

What does Kawthar mean?

The name Kawthar has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "al-kawthar," which means "abundance" or "plenty." This name is closely associated with the Islamic faith and is mentioned in the Quran.

The name Kawthar is believed to refer to a river in paradise, described in the Quranic chapter Al-Kawthar. This chapter is believed to have been revealed to Prophet Muhammad, and it is considered a significant part of Islamic scripture. The name gained popularity among Muslims due to its religious significance.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kawthar can be found in the writings of Islamic scholars and historians from the 7th and 8th centuries. These scholars often referred to the name in their interpretations of the Quranic verses related to Al-Kawthar.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kawthar. One such person was Kawthar bint Muhammad (610-630 CE), the youngest daughter of Prophet Muhammad and his wife Khadijah. She is revered in Islamic tradition and is mentioned in various historical accounts.

Another prominent figure with this name was Kawthar al-Baghdadi (1853-1907), an Iraqi poet and writer who made significant contributions to Arabic literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.

In the 11th century, there was a renowned Islamic scholar named Kawthar al-Qurashi (1010-1081 CE), who was born in Cordoba, Spain. He was known for his expertise in the fields of Hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad) and Islamic jurisprudence.

Kawthar al-Badriyah (1781-1852) was an influential Egyptian Sufi scholar and poet from the 19th century. She played a significant role in the spiritual and intellectual life of Cairo during her time.

Another notable figure was Kawthar al-Hilli (1330-1402 CE), an Iraqi philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic philosophy and theology during the 14th century.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Kawthar throughout history, highlighting its deep-rooted connections to Arabic and Islamic culture, as well as its longstanding presence in various fields of scholarship and literature.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kawthar over time

The chart below shows babies named Kawthar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 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 Kawthar, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kawthar
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Decades

Kawthar by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kawthar 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 #2911 44 5
2010s #3505 70 10
2000s #2796 69 10
1990s #3225 4 1

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FAQ

Kawthar: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Kawthar was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Kawthar most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 13 babies registered as Kawthar in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kawthar?

An Arabic feminine name meaning "abundant good or divine blessing".

How many people are called Kawthar in the UK?

A total of 187 babies have been registered as Kawthar across the 26 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.