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UK girl's name

Lareen

A feminine name derived from the Arabic name "Larin" meaning "having singing talent".

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.

Lareen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lareen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2574, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 16 births.

This profile covers 93 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2009 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 97 living people in the UK are called Lareen. 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

  • Lareen ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 16 girls were registered as Lareen.
  • Lareen ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #638 in 2024.
  • About 97 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lareen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2574

2024

Births in 2024

10

Latest year

Peak year

2021

16 births

Estimated living

97

2026

Meaning

What does Lareen mean?

The name Lareen is believed to have originated from the Persian language, where it is derived from the word "lar," meaning "a small stream" or "a brook." This name likely emerged during the ancient Persian era, which spanned from the 6th century BC to the 7th century AD, encompassing the Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sasanian empires.

Lareen may also have roots in the Sanskrit language, where it could be connected to the word "lāra," meaning "a wave" or "a surge." This linguistic connection suggests a possible Indian origin or influence on the name during the ancient times when Persian and Indian cultures interacted and exchanged ideas.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Lareen can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century AD. In this literary masterpiece, Lareen is mentioned as a character, although the specific details surrounding their role are unclear.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lareen. One such figure was Lareen Zaynab (1020-1089), a Persian poet and scholar who gained recognition for her contributions to the field of literature during the Seljuk Empire era.

Another prominent individual was Lareen al-Hakim (1165-1240), an influential Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant advancements in the study of celestial bodies and the development of astronomical instruments.

In the realm of art and culture, Lareen Khatoon (1590-1645) was a celebrated Persian painter and calligrapher who left a lasting legacy through her exquisite works, which are still admired and studied today.

Moving forward in time, Lareen Begum (1765-1825) was a prominent Indian princess and philanthropist known for her charitable endeavors and support for educational initiatives during the Mughal Empire era.

Lastly, Lareen Hafez (1890-1972) was a renowned Persian poet and literary figure whose works captured the essence of love, spirituality, and the human experience, earning her widespread acclaim and recognition both during her lifetime and in the years that followed.

These are just a few notable examples of individuals who have carried the name Lareen throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage across various regions and eras.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Lareen over time

The chart below shows babies named Lareen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 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 Lareen, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 16 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Lareen
0481216200920162024

Decades

Lareen by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lareen 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 #2577 51 5
2010s #4060 37 7
2000s #3936 5 1

Geography

Where Lareen is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Lareen. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Lareen ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #638 in 2024.

Scotland
4

Across the UK

Lareen in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#638 in 2024

1 years of NRS records, 4 total registered

Related

Names similar to Lareen

FAQ

Lareen: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Lareen was ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.

When was Lareen most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 16 babies registered as Lareen in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Lareen?

A feminine name derived from the Arabic name "Larin" meaning "having singing talent".

How many people are called Lareen in the UK?

A total of 93 babies have been registered as Lareen across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 4 more in Scotland.

Where is Lareen most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Lareen ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #638 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

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.