UK girl's name
Mishall
A beautiful Arabic name meaning "the one God has created".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mishall is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mishall popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4763, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 7 births.
This profile covers 31 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2010 to 2016. 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 31 living people in the UK are called Mishall. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mishall ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 7 girls were registered as Mishall.
- • About 31 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mishall as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4763
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
7 births
Estimated living
31
2026
Meaning
What does Mishall mean?
The name Mishall is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots traced back to the Middle Eastern region during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "mishal," which means "example" or "model." It carries connotations of being an exemplary individual or a role model in one's community.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Mishall is mentioned in various religious texts, including the Qur'an and Hadith literature. It is believed to have been used as a name for individuals who embodied the virtues of righteousness, wisdom, and guidance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mishall can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE). In his seminal work, "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," he refers to a wise and pious individual named Mishall who served as a mentor to others.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mishall. One such individual was Mishall ibn Abd al-Malik (661-705 CE), a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist during the Umayyad Caliphate. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of Islamic legal thought.
Another notable figure was Mishall al-Kindi (801-873 CE), an influential Arab philosopher, mathematician, and scientist during the Islamic Golden Age. He made significant contributions to the fields of optics, music theory, and metaphysics, earning him the title "the Philosopher of the Arabs."
In the realm of literature, Mishall al-Baghdadi (1106-1182 CE) was a renowned Arab poet and writer from Baghdad. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, have been widely celebrated and studied throughout the centuries.
During the Ottoman Empire, Mishall Pasha (1570-1638 CE) was a prominent military leader and governor. He played a crucial role in the Ottoman campaigns against the Safavid Empire and the Habsburgs, earning him a reputation as a skilled strategist and commander.
In more recent times, Mishall Sahrai (1924-2004 CE) was an Iranian poet and literary figure known for his contributions to contemporary Persian poetry. His works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience, earning him widespread acclaim within the literary circles of Iran and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mishall over time
The chart below shows babies named Mishall registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mishall, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mishall by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mishall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4062 | 31 | 6 |
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- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
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FAQ
Mishall: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mishall in the UK right now?
In 2016, Mishall was ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Mishall most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 7 babies registered as Mishall in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mishall?
A beautiful Arabic name meaning "the one God has created".
How many people are called Mishall in the UK?
A total of 31 babies have been registered as Mishall across the 6 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.