UK girl's name
Misri
A feminine Arabic name meaning "of or from Egypt".
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.
Misri is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Misri popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4096, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 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.
Misri is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Misri. 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
- • Misri ranked #4096 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 5 girls were registered as Misri.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Misri as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4096
2016
Births in 2016
5
Latest year
Peak year
2016
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Meaning
What does Misri mean?
The name Misri has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "misr," which means "Egypt" or "the land of the Nile." The name is believed to have been first used during the medieval period, particularly among Arab communities in the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Misri can be found in ancient Arabic literature. It is said that a famous poet known as Misri al-Ghassani lived in the 6th century CE and was renowned for his love poems. Unfortunately, little is known about his life beyond his works.
In the 10th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Misri al-Andalusi was born in Cordoba, Spain. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
Another notable figure bearing the name Misri was Misri Khan, a Mughal nobleman and military commander who lived in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire under the reign of Akbar the Great.
During the 18th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and reformer named Misri Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab was born in central Arabia. He is credited with founding the religious movement known as Wahhabism, which sought to purify Islamic practices and return to the teachings of the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad.
In more recent times, there was a respected Egyptian poet and writer named Misri al-Ghitani who lived from 1935 to 2015. He was known for his unique literary style and his exploration of Egyptian identity and culture in his works.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Misri. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Arabic language and culture, it has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and regions, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of human history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Misri by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Misri 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 | #4096 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Misri: questions and answers
How popular is the name Misri in the UK right now?
In 2016, Misri was ranked #4096 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Misri most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 5 babies registered as Misri in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Misri?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "of or from Egypt".
How many people are called Misri in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Misri across the 1 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.