UK boy's name
Majid
An Arabic name meaning glorious, honorable, or illustrious.
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.
Majid is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Majid popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 14 births.
This profile covers 223 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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 21% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 224 living people in the UK are called Majid. 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
- • Majid ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 14 boys were registered as Majid.
- • Majid ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #337 in 1988.
- • About 224 living people in the UK are estimated to have Majid as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
14 births
Estimated living
224
2026
Meaning
What does Majid mean?
The name Majid has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "majid," which means "glorious" or "honorable." This name has been popular among Arabic-speaking communities throughout the Middle East and North Africa for centuries.
In Islamic tradition, Majid is considered one of the names of God, referred to as "Al-Majid" (The Glorious One). This name is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, adding to its significance and reverence among Muslims.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Majid can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when it was borne by Majid ibn Sa'id, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Basra, located in present-day Iraq.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Majid. One of the most renowned was Majid al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274 CE), a Persian polymath who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent figure was Majid ibn Idris (1023-1089 CE), a renowned Islamic astronomer and mathematician from Morocco. His work on astronomical instruments and observations significantly advanced the field of astronomy in the medieval Islamic world.
In the literary realm, Majid Khadduri (1909-2007) was an Iraqi-American scholar and expert on Islamic law and the Middle East. His seminal work, "War and Peace in the Law of Islam," published in 1955, became a widely acclaimed and influential text.
Majid Majidi (born 1959) is a celebrated Iranian film director and screenwriter, known for his critically acclaimed films that explore social and humanitarian themes. His film "Children of Heaven" (1997) received numerous international awards and recognition.
Lastly, Majid Al Futtaim (1933-2021) was a prominent Emirati businessman and the founder of the Majid Al Futtaim Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the Middle East. He played a significant role in the economic development and diversification of the United Arab Emirates.
These are just a few examples of the many notable figures throughout history who have borne the name Majid, a name that carries a rich cultural and religious significance in the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Majid over time
The chart below shows babies named Majid registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Majid, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Majid by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Majid 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 | #3054 | 36 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2715 | 80 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2236 | 72 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1472 | 35 | 4 |
Geography
Where Majid is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Majid. 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.
Majid ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #337 in 1988.
Across the UK
Majid in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#337 in 1988
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Majid
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Majid: questions and answers
How popular is the name Majid in the UK right now?
In 2024, Majid was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Majid most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 14 babies registered as Majid in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Majid?
An Arabic name meaning glorious, honorable, or illustrious.
How many people are called Majid in the UK?
A total of 223 babies have been registered as Majid across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Majid most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Majid ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #337 in 1988. 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.