UK girl's name
Kleopatra
Of Greek origin meaning "glory of the father".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kleopatra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kleopatra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2016 to 2017. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Kleopatra. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kleopatra ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 girls were registered as Kleopatra.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kleopatra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Kleopatra mean?
The name Kleopatra originates from the Greek language and culture. It is derived from the Greek words "kleos" meaning glory and "patēr" meaning father, thus translating to "glory of the father". The name dates back to ancient Greek times, with variations in spelling such as Cleopatra, Kleopatra, and Kleopatra.
One of the most famous historical references of this name is Cleopatra VII Philopator, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. She reigned from 51 BC to 30 BC and is renowned for her romantic relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Cleopatra VII was a powerful and influential figure in ancient history, known for her intelligence, beauty, and political acumen.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Cleopatra Selene I, the daughter of Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony. She was born in 40 BC and ruled parts of Cyrenaica and Crete after her mother's death. Cleopatra Selene I played a significant role in the political dynamics of the Mediterranean region during her time.
In the realm of literature, the name Kleopatra appears in various ancient Greek texts and plays. One notable example is the tragedy "Antony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare, which dramatizes the relationship between the Egyptian queen and the Roman general Mark Antony.
Moving forward in history, Cleopatra Thea was a Seleucid princess and Queen of Commagene (a historical region in modern-day Turkey) in the 1st century BC. She was known for her political influence and for promoting the cult of the goddess Isis.
Another notable figure with this name was Cleopatra Candace, a Nubian queen who ruled the ancient Kingdom of Kush (located in what is now Sudan) in the 1st century BC. She is remembered for her military leadership and resistance against the Roman Empire's expansion into Nubia.
These are just a few examples of the numerous historical figures who bore the name Kleopatra or its variants throughout different eras and civilizations. The name has held a significant place in history, often associated with powerful and influential women, particularly in the ancient Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kleopatra over time
The chart below shows babies named Kleopatra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kleopatra, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kleopatra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kleopatra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5775 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Kleopatra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kleopatra in the UK right now?
In 2017, Kleopatra was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kleopatra most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Kleopatra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kleopatra?
Of Greek origin meaning "glory of the father".
How many people are called Kleopatra in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Kleopatra across the 2 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.