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UK boy's name

Mubeen

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "clear" or "evident".

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.

Mubeen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mubeen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 10 births.

This profile covers 129 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 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 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 128 living people in the UK are called Mubeen. 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

  • Mubeen ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 10 boys were registered as Mubeen.
  • About 128 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mubeen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4270

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2023

10 births

Estimated living

128

2026

Meaning

What does Mubeen mean?

The name Mubeen originated in the Arabic language and has been in use since ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic root word "byn," which means "to explain" or "to make clear." The name Mubeen, therefore, carries the meaning of "one who explains" or "one who makes things clear."

In the Islamic tradition, Mubeen is one of the attributes of the Quran, which is described as the "Clear Book" or "The Book that makes things clear." This reference can be found in several verses of the Quran, such as Surah Al-Naml (27:1) and Surah Al-Shura (42:3). The name Mubeen has a significant place in Islamic culture and is often chosen by parents for their children as a reflection of their religious beliefs.

The earliest recorded use of the name Mubeen can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic expansion. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Mubeen ibn Ismail, a prominent Islamic scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century CE in modern-day Iran.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mubeen. One such figure was Mubeen al-Kindi, a renowned Arab philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of optics, medicine, and astronomy.

Another prominent figure was Mubeen al-Tabari, a renowned Islamic scholar and historian who lived in the 9th and 10th centuries CE. He is best known for his monumental work, "The History of the Prophets and Kings," which is considered one of the most comprehensive historical works of the medieval Islamic world.

In the 12th century CE, Mubeen al-Din al-Hafiz was a revered Islamic scholar and poet from modern-day Iran. He is renowned for his contributions to the study of Hadith (the recorded sayings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad).

In more recent times, Mubeen Siddiqui was a prominent Pakistani writer and journalist who lived from 1915 to 1989. He was known for his contributions to Urdu literature and his advocacy for social and political reforms in Pakistan.

Mubeen Rasheed was an influential Egyptian writer and journalist who lived from 1911 to 1982. He was known for his literary works and his active role in the Arab nationalist movement in the mid-20th century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mubeen over time

The chart below shows babies named Mubeen 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 Mubeen, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mubeen
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Decades

Mubeen by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mubeen 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 #3426 18 3
2010s #3499 45 9
2000s #2936 44 9
1990s #1963 22 4

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FAQ

Mubeen: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Mubeen was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Mubeen most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 10 babies registered as Mubeen in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mubeen?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "clear" or "evident".

How many people are called Mubeen in the UK?

A total of 129 babies have been registered as Mubeen across the 25 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.