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UK girl's name

Lojain

An Arabic feminine name meaning "precious pearl" or "luster".

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.

Lojain is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lojain popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 6 births.

This profile covers 46 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2009 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 46 living people in the UK are called Lojain. 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

  • Lojain ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 6 girls were registered as Lojain.
  • About 46 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lojain as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4843

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2021

6 births

Estimated living

46

2026

Meaning

What does Lojain mean?

The name Lojain has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "lajin," which means "refuge" or "shelter." The name likely emerged around the 7th century CE, during the early days of the Islamic golden age.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Lojain can be found in an ancient Arabic poem from the 8th century CE, where it was used to describe a safe haven or a place of sanctuary. This poetic usage suggests that the name was already in circulation and held significant meaning within the Arabic literary tradition.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lojain. One of the most prominent was Lojain ibn Al-Qassim (680-742 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Medina. He was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and played a crucial role in the development of early Islamic law.

Another historical figure with the name Lojain was Lojain al-Dimashqi (1020-1092 CE), a celebrated poet and philosopher from Damascus. Her literary works were highly regarded during her time, and she was known for her eloquence and intellectual prowess.

In the 12th century, Lojain al-Andalusi (1120-1190 CE) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula. Her contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy were significant, and she is considered one of the pioneering female scholars of her era.

During the 13th century, Lojain al-Baghdadi (1210-1285 CE) was a respected Islamic mystic and Sufi scholar from Baghdad. His teachings and writings on spirituality and the mystical aspects of Islam had a profound influence on the Sufi tradition.

In more recent times, Lojain al-Hudhaif (1945-2018 CE) was a prominent Saudi Arabian writer and activist known for her efforts in promoting women's rights and education in the region. Her literary works and advocacy played a crucial role in raising awareness about gender equality and social reform.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Lojain, which has continued to hold significance and cultural resonance within the Arabic-speaking world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Lojain over time

The chart below shows babies named Lojain 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 Lojain, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Lojain
02356200920162024

Decades

Lojain by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lojain 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 #4227 19 4
2010s #4939 23 6
2000s #4564 4 1

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FAQ

Lojain: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Lojain was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Lojain most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 6 babies registered as Lojain in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Lojain?

An Arabic feminine name meaning "precious pearl" or "luster".

How many people are called Lojain in the UK?

A total of 46 babies have been registered as Lojain across the 11 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.