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UK girl's name

Minaal

An Arabic feminine name meaning "bright" or "radiant".

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.

Minaal is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Minaal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3015, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 12 births.

This profile covers 166 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 2006 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 165 living people in the UK are called Minaal. 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

  • Minaal ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 12 girls were registered as Minaal.
  • About 165 living people in the UK are estimated to have Minaal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3015

2024

Births in 2024

8

Latest year

Peak year

2007

12 births

Estimated living

165

2026

Meaning

What does Minaal mean?

The given name Minaal has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "minnah," which means "favor" or "grace." The name is closely associated with the Islamic faith and the teachings of the Quran.

In the early days of Islam, Minaal was a popular name among Arab families, often chosen to reflect their gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon them. The name carried a sense of humility and appreciation for the divine favors received. It was often used as a reminder to lead a life of gratitude and kindness towards others.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Minaal can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and historical records from the 8th and 9th centuries CE. Some of the notable figures who bore this name include:

1. Minaal ibn Abi Sufyan (630-704 CE), a prominent Arab military commander and companion of the Prophet Muhammad. 2. Minaal al-Kindi (801-873 CE), an influential Arab philosopher, mathematician, and scientist during the Islamic Golden Age. 3. Minaal al-Hajjaj (915-981 CE), a renowned Arab poet and scholar from Andalusia, known for her contributions to literature and calligraphy. 4. Minaal al-Muqaddasi (945-1000 CE), an Arab geographer and travel writer who documented his journeys across the Islamic world. 5. Minaal al-Din al-Jawzi (1126-1200 CE), a influential Arab scholar, preacher, and author who wrote extensively on Islamic jurisprudence and history.

As Islam spread across various regions, the name Minaal transcended cultural boundaries and became popular among diverse communities. It was embraced by Muslim populations in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and parts of Europe, each region adding its unique linguistic and cultural influences to the name's pronunciation and spelling variations.

Throughout history, the name Minaal has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, philosophy, science, and religion. It continues to be a cherished name among Muslim families worldwide, carrying the essence of gratitude, grace, and spiritual devotion.

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Popularity

Minaal over time

The chart below shows babies named Minaal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 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 Minaal, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Minaal
036912200620152024

Decades

Minaal by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Minaal 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 #2695 46 5
2010s #2860 91 10
2000s #3292 29 4

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FAQ

Minaal: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Minaal was ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.

When was Minaal most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 12 babies registered as Minaal in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Minaal?

An Arabic feminine name meaning "bright" or "radiant".

How many people are called Minaal in the UK?

A total of 166 babies have been registered as Minaal across the 19 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.