UK girl's name
Naimal
An Arabic feminine name meaning "belonging to benevolent, gracious or kind person".
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.
Naimal is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Naimal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1541, with 20 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 20 births.
This profile covers 74 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2019 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.
Naimal is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 74 living people in the UK are called Naimal. 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
- • Naimal ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 20 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 20 girls were registered as Naimal.
- • About 74 living people in the UK are estimated to have Naimal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1541
2024
Births in 2024
20
Latest year
Peak year
2024
20 births
Estimated living
74
2026
Meaning
What does Naimal mean?
The name Naimal originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "Na'im," which means "blissful" or "prosperous." The name first appeared in the Middle Eastern region during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.
In Arabic, the name Naimal is often associated with the concept of paradise or heaven, reflecting its meaning of blissful and prosperous. It is believed to have been inspired by verses from the Quran that describe the gardens of paradise and the blessings bestowed upon the righteous.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naimal can be found in historical texts from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia from the 8th to the 13th century AD. During this period, the name was borne by several notable scholars and poets.
Throughout history, several individuals have carried the name Naimal. One of the most famous was Naimal ibn Kamal al-Din (1256-1328), a renowned Persian poet and scholar from the Ilkhanate dynasty. His works, which included poetry and treatises on various subjects, were highly regarded during his lifetime and influenced subsequent generations of writers and thinkers.
Another notable figure was Naimal al-Ghazali (1058-1111), a renowned Islamic theologian, jurist, and philosopher from Persia. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Islamic thought and is revered for his works on spirituality, ethics, and jurisprudence.
In the 18th century, Naimal Khan (1713-1778) was a prominent Afghan ruler who served as the governor of Kandahar and played a significant role in the political affairs of the region during his time.
More recently, Naimal Kaidri (born 1982) is a contemporary Pakistani writer and novelist known for her works exploring themes of identity, gender, and societal issues.
Naimal Ismael (born 1992) is a Canadian actress and model of Pakistani descent, best known for her roles in television series such as "The Whispers" and "Condor."
While the name Naimal may have different spellings or variations across various cultures and regions, its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language, where it has been used for centuries, carrying the connotation of blissfulness and prosperity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Naimal over time
The chart below shows babies named Naimal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 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 Naimal, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 20 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naimal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Naimal 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 | #2132 | 68 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3541 | 6 | 1 |
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- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Naimal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Naimal in the UK right now?
In 2024, Naimal was ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales, with 20 births registered.
When was Naimal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 20 babies registered as Naimal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Naimal?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "belonging to benevolent, gracious or kind person".
How many people are called Naimal in the UK?
A total of 74 babies have been registered as Naimal across the 6 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.