UK girl's name
Naseeb
An Arabic name meaning fate, luck or destiny.
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.
Naseeb is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Naseeb popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 6 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2023 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.
Naseeb is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Naseeb. 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
- • Naseeb ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 6 girls were registered as Naseeb.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Naseeb as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2024
6 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Naseeb mean?
The name Naseeb has its origins in the Arabic language, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "nasib," which means "fortune" or "destiny." The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula, where Arabic culture and language have a long and rich history.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries, the name Naseeb gained popularity among Arab populations. It was often given to newborns as a way to express the belief that their destiny was predetermined by divine forces or as a reflection of the parents' hopes and aspirations for their child's future.
The name Naseeb can be found in various historical texts and religious scriptures from the Islamic world. For instance, it is mentioned in several Arabic literary works, including poetry and prose, where it is used to symbolize the concept of fate or destiny.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Naseeb. One of the earliest recorded examples is Naseeb ibn Rabah (620-689 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned military leader during the early Muslim conquests. Another historical figure was Naseeb Arida (1887-1957), a prominent Lebanese writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Arab literary renaissance of the 19th and 20th centuries.
In the realm of arts and culture, Naseeb Alozair (1890-1949) was a Palestinian painter and sculptor celebrated for his contributions to the modern Arab art movement. Naseeb Shaheen (1920-1992) was a renowned Palestinian poet and academic, whose works explored themes of nationalism, resistance, and identity.
Moving to more recent times, Naseeb Aruri (1934-2015) was a prominent Palestinian-American scholar and author, known for his extensive writings on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and his advocacy for Palestinian rights.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Naseeb throughout history, reflecting its enduring cultural significance and the diverse fields in which it has been represented.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Naseeb over time
The chart below shows babies named Naseeb registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2023 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 Naseeb, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naseeb by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Naseeb 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 | #4691 | 9 | 2 |
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FAQ
Naseeb: questions and answers
How popular is the name Naseeb in the UK right now?
In 2024, Naseeb was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Naseeb most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 6 babies registered as Naseeb in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Naseeb?
An Arabic name meaning fate, luck or destiny.
How many people are called Naseeb in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Naseeb across the 2 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.