UK boy's name
Muhaimin
A masculine Arabic name meaning "the protector" or "the guardian".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Muhaimin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muhaimin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 7 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Muhaimin. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Muhaimin ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 7 boys were registered as Muhaimin.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muhaimin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
7 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Muhaimin mean?
The name Muhaimin originates from the Arabic language and the Islamic culture. It is derived from the root word "haimin," which means "guardian" or "protector." The name is believed to have origins dating back to the 7th century during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.
Muhaimin is a name that holds significant religious and cultural significance in the Islamic tradition. In the Quran, one of the names of God is "Al-Muhaimin," meaning "The Protector" or "The Guardian." This association with divine protection and guidance has contributed to the popularity of the name among Muslims.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Muhaimin can be found in historical texts and records from the early Islamic period. A notable figure bearing this name was Muhaimin ibn Isa al-Misri, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and hadith studies.
Throughout history, several influential individuals have carried the name Muhaimin:
1. Muhaimin ibn Isa al-Misri (d. 857 CE) - An Egyptian Islamic scholar and jurist during the Abbasid Caliphate. 2. Muhaimin al-Sufi (d. 986 CE) - A Persian Sufi mystic and poet known for his works on Islamic spirituality. 3. Muhaimin bin Abdul Noor (1924-2010) - A Malaysian Islamic scholar and former president of the Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement (ABIM). 4. Muhaimin Iskandar (b. 1958) - An Indonesian politician and former Minister of Manpower and Transmigration. 5. Muhaimin Amin (b. 1975) - An Indonesian Islamic scholar and preacher known for his popular lectures and television appearances.
These individuals, from different eras and regions, have contributed to various fields, including Islamic scholarship, literature, politics, and religious education, further enhancing the significance and recognition of the name Muhaimin.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Muhaimin over time
The chart below shows babies named Muhaimin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Muhaimin, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muhaimin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muhaimin 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 | #4746 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3237 | 14 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Muhaimin
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Muhaimin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Muhaimin in the UK right now?
In 2018, Muhaimin was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Muhaimin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 7 babies registered as Muhaimin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Muhaimin?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "the protector" or "the guardian".
How many people are called Muhaimin in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Muhaimin across the 7 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.