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UK name, mostly boys

Mobeen

A masculine Arabic name meaning "respectable, dignified, or blessed".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Mobeen is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Mobeen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 12 births.

This profile covers 130 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 129 living people in the UK are called Mobeen. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mobeen ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 12 boys were registered as Mobeen.
  • About 129 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mobeen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 86.1% of Mobeen registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

1996

12 births

Estimated living

129

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Mobeen

In England and Wales birth records, Mobeen has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 86.1% of registrations are for boys and 13.9% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

86% boys
14% girls
Boys130 (86.1%)Girls21 (13.9%)

Mobeen registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,991 in 2023
  • 3 boys registered in 2023
  • Peak: 1996 (12 births)

Mobeen registered for girls

  • Ranked #3,197 in 2004
  • 5 girls registered in 2004
  • Peak: 1999 (5 births)

Meaning

What does Mobeen mean?

The name Mobeen is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "baha," which means "to shine" or "to be bright." This name gained popularity during the Islamic golden age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century AD.

The name Mobeen is closely related to the Arabic word "mubin," which means "clear" or "evident." It is believed to have been used as a descriptive name, given to individuals who were perceived as bright, radiant, or illuminating in their character or deeds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mobeen can be found in the works of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi (1207-1273). In his poetic masterpiece, the Masnavi, Rumi makes reference to a character named Mobeen, though little is known about the historical context of this individual.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mobeen. One of the most prominent was Mobeen al-Khorasani (1100-1174), a Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of spherical trigonometry and the development of astronomical instruments.

Another individual of note was Mobeen al-Deen al-Jazari (1136-1206), a Muslim polymath from present-day Turkey. He is renowned for his pioneering work in the field of mechanical engineering, particularly his groundbreaking designs for various automata and clocks.

In the realm of literature, Mobeen al-Attar (1145-1221) was a celebrated Persian Sufi poet and theoretician. His works, such as the "Conference of the Birds," are regarded as literary masterpieces and have had a profound influence on Persian and Sufi poetry.

During the Mughal Empire in India, Mobeen Khan (1550-1627) was a prominent military commander and statesman who served under the emperors Akbar and Jahangir. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal territories.

In more recent times, Mobeen Ahmad (1916-1980) was a renowned Pakistani poet and playwright who made significant contributions to the development of Urdu literature. His works, such as the play "Aangan Terha," explored social and political themes and are considered classics of modern Urdu literature.

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Popularity

Mobeen over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Mobeen in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Mobeen, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 12 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
0481115199620092023

Decades

Mobeen by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mobeen 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 #4991 3 1
2010s #3966 30 7
2000s #2492 60 10
1990s #1449 37 4

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FAQ

Mobeen: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Mobeen was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Mobeen most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 12 babies registered as Mobeen in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mobeen?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "respectable, dignified, or blessed".

How many people are called Mobeen in the UK?

A total of 130 babies have been registered as Mobeen across the 22 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.