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UK boy's name

Mursalin

A masculine Arabic name meaning "messengers" or "ones who are sent".

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.

Mursalin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mursalin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2020 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Mursalin. 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

  • Mursalin ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 boys were registered as Mursalin.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mursalin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2020

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Mursalin mean?

The name Mursalin has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "rasala," which means "to send" or "to convey." The name Mursalin is the plural form of the word "mursal," which means "one who is sent" or "messenger."

In the Islamic tradition, the term "mursalin" is often used to refer to the prophets or messengers of God who were chosen to deliver divine messages to humanity. This association with prophethood and divine revelation gives the name Mursalin a deeply religious and spiritual significance within the Islamic faith.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mursalin can be found in the Quran, the sacred scripture of Islam. The Quran mentions the term "mursalin" in several verses, often in reference to the prophets and messengers of God who were sent to guide and uplift humanity.

Throughout Islamic history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mursalin or its variations. One such figure was Mursalin al-Mughiri, a prominent Muslim scholar and jurist who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his expertise in the interpretation of religious texts.

Another historical figure with the name Mursalin was Mursalin ibn al-Husayn al-Dimashqi, a renowned Muslim philosopher and theologian who lived in the 12th century CE. He was widely respected for his intellectual prowess and his works on Islamic metaphysics and ethics.

In the realm of literature, one notable individual bearing the name Mursalin was Mursalin al-Khayyat, a celebrated Arabic poet and writer who lived in the 10th century CE. His poetic works were widely acclaimed for their eloquence and profound insights into human nature and the human condition.

Mursalin ibn Sahl al-Andalusi was a prominent Muslim scholar and scientist who lived in the 11th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and optics, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars across the Islamic world.

It is worth noting that while the name Mursalin has deep roots in the Islamic tradition, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultural contexts, reflecting the rich diversity and cross-cultural exchange that has characterized human societies throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mursalin over time

The chart below shows babies named Mursalin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 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 Mursalin, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mursalin
01223202020222024

Decades

Mursalin by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mursalin 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 #4864 6 2

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FAQ

Mursalin: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Mursalin was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Mursalin most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Mursalin in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mursalin?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "messengers" or "ones who are sent".

How many people are called Mursalin in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Mursalin across the 2 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.