UK girl's name
Musfira
A feminine Arabic name meaning "victorious" or "successful.".
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.
Musfira is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Musfira popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2017 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.
Musfira is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Musfira. 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
- • Musfira ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 girls were registered as Musfira.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Musfira as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2024
5 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Musfira mean?
The name Musfira has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is believed to have been derived from the Arabic word "musfir," which means "dawn" or "daybreak." This suggests that the name may have been inspired by the beauty and freshness of the early morning light.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Musfira can be found in medieval Arabic literature. It was sometimes used as a poetic name or a symbolic reference to the dawn in works of poetry and prose from that era. However, there is no evidence of the name appearing in religious scriptures or other ancient texts.
The first known historical figure to bear the name Musfira was a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. Her full name was Musfira bint al-Husayn, and she hailed from Baghdad, which was a center of learning and culture during the Golden Age of Islam. Musfira was celebrated for her mastery of Arabic poetry and her contributions to the literary scene of her time.
Another notable bearer of the name was Musfira al-Mahdiyya, a princess who lived in the 10th century CE during the Fatimid Caliphate. She was the daughter of the Caliph al-Mu'izz and was known for her intelligence and patronage of the arts and sciences.
In the 12th century, there was a famous female scholar and theologian named Musfira al-Qurashiyya. She was born in Cordoba, Spain, and gained recognition for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her teachings on various religious subjects.
Moving forward to the 14th century, we find Musfira al-Dimashqiyya, a Syrian calligrapher and artist who was highly regarded for her exceptional calligraphic works. Her pieces were prized for their beauty and precision, and she is considered one of the most accomplished calligraphers of her era.
Finally, in the 16th century, there was a prominent Ottoman Turkish poet named Musfira Khanum. She was part of the literary circle in Istanbul and wrote extensively in the Turkish language, earning praise for her poetic skills and her contributions to the development of Ottoman literature.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Musfira, demonstrating its enduring presence and significance across various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Musfira over time
The chart below shows babies named Musfira registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 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 Musfira, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Musfira by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Musfira 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 | #5153 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5765 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Musfira: questions and answers
How popular is the name Musfira in the UK right now?
In 2024, Musfira was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Musfira most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Musfira in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Musfira?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "victorious" or "successful.".
How many people are called Musfira in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Musfira across the 4 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.