UK girl's name
Nareen
A feminine name of Farsi origin meaning "pomegranate flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nareen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nareen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2000 to 2016. 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 9 living people in the UK are called Nareen. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nareen ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 girls were registered as Nareen.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nareen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Nareen mean?
The given name Nareen has its origins in the Persian language, derived from the word "Narīn" which means "delicate" or "elegant." This name can be traced back to ancient Persia, now known as Iran, where it was used as early as the 6th century BCE during the Achaemenid Empire.
In the 9th century CE, the Persian poet Ferdowsi mentioned the name Nareen in his famous epic poem, the Shahnameh, which narrates the mythical and historical past of Persian culture. This literary reference suggests that the name was in use during the Islamic Golden Age in the region.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nareen was Nareen Khalili, a renowned Persian calligrapher who lived in the 12th century CE. Her intricate calligraphic works are still celebrated and preserved in various museums and collections around the world.
In the 16th century, Nareen Begum, a princess of the Mughal Empire, was known for her patronage of the arts and her contributions to the cultural legacy of the Mughal dynasty in the Indian subcontinent.
During the 19th century, Nareen Farouk was a prominent Egyptian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and education in her country. Her efforts paved the way for future generations of Egyptian women to pursue education and participate in public life.
Another notable figure with the name Nareen was Nareen Pasha, a Turkish military leader who served as the Governor of Baghdad in the late 19th century during the Ottoman Empire. He played a significant role in the administration and governance of the region.
In the 20th century, Nareen Gulamali was an acclaimed Indian dancer and choreographer, renowned for her contributions to the classical dance forms of Kathak and Bharatanatyam. She was honored with several prestigious awards for her artistic achievements.
While the name Nareen has Persian roots, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and regions throughout history, reflecting its cross-cultural appeal and the influence of the Persian language and culture on surrounding areas.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nareen over time
The chart below shows babies named Nareen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nareen, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nareen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nareen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5764 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3912 | 3 | 1 |
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- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Nareen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nareen in the UK right now?
In 2016, Nareen was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nareen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Nareen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nareen?
A feminine name of Farsi origin meaning "pomegranate flower".
How many people are called Nareen in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Nareen across the 3 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.