UK girl's name
Naarah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "light" or "brilliance".
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.
Naarah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Naarah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 6 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 5 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.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Naarah. 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
- • Naarah ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 6 girls were registered as Naarah.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Naarah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2020
6 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Naarah mean?
The given name Naarah has its origins in Arabic culture and language, traced back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "Naar," which means "fire" or "flame." The name is believed to have been inspired by the radiant beauty and passion associated with fire.
In Islamic traditions, the name Naarah is mentioned in several ancient texts and historical records. It is said to have been the name of a virtuous woman who lived during the early years of Islam, renowned for her piety and devotion to the faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naarah can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab scholar and historian, Al-Tabari, who lived in the 9th century AD. He documented the life of a woman named Naarah, who was known for her wisdom and charitable deeds.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Naarah. One of the most famous was Naarah bint Al-Harith (680-740 AD), a prominent Arabian poet and scholar who lived during the Umayyad Caliphate. Her poems and literary works were widely acclaimed and influential in shaping the Arabic literary tradition.
Another notable figure was Naarah Al-Andalusiyah (1020-1090 AD), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). She was respected for her profound knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.
In the 13th century, Naarah Al-Qaysiyah (1210-1285 AD) was a celebrated Arabic poet and mystic from present-day Syria. Her poems, infused with spiritual insight and mystical themes, were widely read and admired throughout the Islamic world.
During the Ottoman Empire, Naarah Khanum (1550-1620 AD) was a prominent figure in the imperial court. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influence on the cultural and intellectual life of the Ottoman Empire.
Another notable figure was Naarah Al-Baghdadiyah (1720-1795 AD), an influential Islamic scholar and educator from Baghdad. She established a renowned school for women's education and played a pivotal role in advancing educational opportunities for women in the region.
These historical figures, spanning several centuries and regions, illustrate the enduring presence and significance of the name Naarah within Arabic and Islamic cultures, representing various fields such as literature, scholarship, and spirituality.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Naarah over time
The chart below shows babies named Naarah 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 Naarah, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naarah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Naarah 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 | #4312 | 14 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5177 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Naarah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Naarah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Naarah was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Naarah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 6 babies registered as Naarah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Naarah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "light" or "brilliance".
How many people are called Naarah in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Naarah across the 5 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.