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UK girl's name

Musfirah

A feminine Arabic name meaning "one who conquers or triumphs".

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.

Musfirah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Musfirah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2000, with 14 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 14 births.

This profile covers 78 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2005 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.

Musfirah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 78 living people in the UK are called Musfirah. 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

  • Musfirah ranked #2000 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 14 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 14 girls were registered as Musfirah.
  • About 78 living people in the UK are estimated to have Musfirah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2000

2024

Births in 2024

14

Latest year

Peak year

2024

14 births

Estimated living

78

2026

Meaning

What does Musfirah mean?

The given name Musfirah is believed to have its roots in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "safr," which means "yellow" or "golden-colored." The name is thought to have originated in the Middle East and Arabian Peninsula regions during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD.

Musfirah is a feminine name that is often associated with beauty, radiance, and warmth, much like the color yellow or the golden hue of the sun. The name may have been inspired by the desert landscapes and the warm, golden tones of the sand and sunlight found in the region where it originated.

While there are no definitive records of the name's appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historians suggest that it may have been used as a descriptive name or a poetic reference in Arabic literature and poetry from the early Islamic era.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Musfirah can be found in the biographical works of Muslim scholars from the 9th and 10th centuries AD. These works document the lives and contributions of notable figures in various fields, including scholars, poets, and religious leaders.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Musfirah:

1. Musfirah bint Abdullah al-Ansariyah (born around 610 AD) was a prominent female companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and is revered in Islamic tradition for her wisdom and devotion.

2. Musfirah al-Baghdadiyah (c. 820 - 890 AD) was a renowned Arabic poet and scholar from Baghdad, known for her contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of her time.

3. Musfirah al-Qurashiyah (c. 1050 - 1120 AD) was a respected Islamic jurist and scholar from Cordoba, Spain, who was renowned for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her teachings.

4. Musfirah al-Misriyah (c. 1250 - 1320 AD) was an Egyptian calligrapher and artist who gained recognition for her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works, which adorned many mosques and religious buildings in Cairo.

5. Musfirah al-Andalusiyah (c. 1450 - 1520 AD) was a Spanish-born Muslim scholar and poet who lived during the Golden Age of Islam in Spain. Her poetic works and contributions to literature have been celebrated by historians and literary critics.

These historical figures exemplify the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with the name Musfirah, which has been carried by scholars, poets, artists, and influential women throughout the centuries, primarily in the Arabic-speaking regions and Islamic world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Musfirah over time

The chart below shows babies named Musfirah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 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 Musfirah, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 14 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Musfirah
0471114200520142024

Decades

Musfirah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Musfirah 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 #2831 38 4
2010s #4622 35 8
2000s #3382 5 1

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FAQ

Musfirah: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Musfirah was ranked #2000 for girls in England and Wales, with 14 births registered.

When was Musfirah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 14 babies registered as Musfirah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Musfirah?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "one who conquers or triumphs".

How many people are called Musfirah in the UK?

A total of 78 babies have been registered as Musfirah 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.