UK name, mostly girls
Mursal
A feminine Arabic name meaning "sent" or "messenger".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mursal is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Mursal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 7 births.
This profile covers 52 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2001 to 2022. 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 52 living people in the UK are called Mursal. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mursal ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 7 girls were registered as Mursal.
- • About 52 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mursal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 94.5% of Mursal registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
7 births
Estimated living
52
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Mursal
In England and Wales birth records, Mursal has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 5.5% of registrations are for boys and 94.5% 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.
Mursal registered for boys
- Ranked #4,747 in 2015
- 3 boys registered in 2015
- Peak: 2015 (3 births)
Mursal registered for girls
- Ranked #4,645 in 2022
- 4 girls registered in 2022
- Peak: 2009 (7 births)
Meaning
What does Mursal mean?
The name Mursal has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "mursal," which means "sent" or "messenger." This name is closely associated with the Islamic faith and holds significant religious and cultural connotations.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Mursal can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned in the context of describing the prophets and messengers who were sent by God to guide humanity. The name Mursal is often used to refer to these divinely appointed messengers, highlighting their role as conveyors of divine messages.
Historically, the name Mursal has been associated with influential figures in the Islamic world. One notable example is Mursal ibn al-Mukhtar, a renowned Muslim scholar and jurist who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his expertise in interpreting religious texts.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Mursal was Mursal al-Basri, a celebrated Sufi mystic and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He was renowned for his spiritual teachings and his influential role in the development of Sufism, a mystical tradition within Islam.
In the literary realm, Mursal al-Baghdadi was a celebrated Arabic poet who lived during the 10th century CE. His poetic works were highly regarded for their eloquence and profound insights, and he is considered one of the greatest poets of the Abbasid era.
During the medieval period, the name Mursal was also associated with notable military leaders and rulers. Mursal ibn Ali ibn al-Husayn was a prominent member of the Alid dynasty, who played a pivotal role in the political affairs of the Abbasid Caliphate in the 9th century CE.
Throughout history, the name Mursal has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, mystics, poets, and statesmen. While its usage may have evolved over time, the name continues to carry the essence of its original meaning, reflecting the concept of being a messenger or a conveyor of divine or profound messages.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mursal over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Mursal in England and Wales, from 2001 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mursal, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mursal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mursal 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 | #4645 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5127 | 19 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4021 | 29 | 7 |
Related
Names similar to Mursal
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mursal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mursal in the UK right now?
In 2022, Mursal was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Mursal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 7 babies registered as Mursal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mursal?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "sent" or "messenger".
How many people are called Mursal in the UK?
A total of 52 babies have been registered as Mursal across the 13 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.