UK girl's name
Koran
An Arabic name for the holy scripture of Islam.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Koran is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Koran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3912, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2000 to 2000. 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.
Koran is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Koran. 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 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Koran ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 girls were registered as Koran.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Koran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3912
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Koran mean?
The name Koran has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "Qur'an," which means "recitation" or "reading." It refers to the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the literal word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
The Qur'an itself is not a personal name but rather a sacred scripture. However, some Muslims may choose to name their children Koran as a way of honoring and revering the holy book. This practice is not widespread, and the name is relatively uncommon in most parts of the world.
There are no known historical figures of great significance who bore the name Koran. However, there are a few notable individuals who carried this name, such as:
1. Koran Godwin (born in 1974), an American football player who played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL).
2. Koran Cousins (born in 1989), an American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues, including the NBA G League.
3. Koran Streets (born in 1986), an American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues, including the NBA G League and overseas.
4. Koran Wright (born in 1985), an American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues, including the NBA G League and overseas.
5. Koran Bayliss (born in 1997), an Australian professional basketball player who currently plays for the Sydney Kings in the National Basketball League (NBL).
It is worth noting that while the name Koran is derived from the Islamic holy book, it does not necessarily indicate that the person bearing the name is Muslim or has any connection to the religion of Islam. In some cases, individuals may be given the name for its unique sound or meaning, without any religious connotations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Koran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Koran 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 | #3912 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Koran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Koran in the UK right now?
In 2000, Koran was ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Koran most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Koran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Koran?
An Arabic name for the holy scripture of Islam.
How many people are called Koran in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Koran 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.