UK girl's name
Kohinoor
Of Persian origin, meaning "mountain of light" or "brilliant gemstone".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kohinoor is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kohinoor popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5545, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. 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.
Kohinoor is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kohinoor. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kohinoor ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 girls were registered as Kohinoor.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kohinoor as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5545
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kohinoor mean?
The given name Kohinoor has its origins in the Persian language, derived from the words "koh" meaning "mountain" and "noor" meaning "light." It is believed to have originated during the Mughal Empire period in the Indian subcontinent, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century.
Kohinoor is closely associated with the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond, one of the largest cut diamonds in the world. The name was likely inspired by the diamond's exceptional brilliance and the legend that it was discovered in the Golconda mines, located in the Deccan Plateau region of central India.
The Koh-i-Noor diamond has a rich and storied history, mentioned in various ancient texts and historical records. It is believed to have been mined in the 13th century and passed through the hands of various rulers and dynasties, including the Mughal emperors, Persian shahs, and Afghan kings.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kohinoor can be found in the writings of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who ruled from 1628 to 1658. He is said to have commissioned the cutting of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, which was then set into his famous Peacock Throne.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kohinoor. These include:
1. Kohinoor Begum (1773-1848), a princess of the Mughal Empire and the wife of the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah II. 2. Kohinoor Batwara (1914-2012), an Indian classical vocalist and recipient of the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors. 3. Kohinoor Mukherjee (1935-2020), an Indian film actress and dancer who appeared in numerous Bengali and Hindi movies. 4. Kohinoor Mirza (born 1990), a Pakistani cricketer who has represented the national women's team. 5. Kohinoor Jahan (born 1956), a Bangladeshi classical singer and former member of the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, a revolutionary radio station during the Bangladeshi Liberation War.
While the name Kohinoor is not as common today, it remains a significant part of cultural and historical heritage, particularly in South Asia, where it is associated with the famous diamond and the rich legacy of the Mughal Empire.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kohinoor by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kohinoor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kohinoor: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kohinoor in the UK right now?
In 2008, Kohinoor was ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kohinoor most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Kohinoor in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kohinoor?
Of Persian origin, meaning "mountain of light" or "brilliant gemstone".
How many people are called Kohinoor in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kohinoor across the 1 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.