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UK boy's name

Nauman

A masculine Arabic name meaning "prosperous" or "thriving".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Nauman is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nauman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3822, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 8 births.

This profile covers 55 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1996 to 2013. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 54 living people in the UK are called Nauman. 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 2014 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Nauman ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2002, when 8 boys were registered as Nauman.
  • About 54 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nauman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3822

2013

Births in 2013

4

Latest year

Peak year

2002

8 births

Estimated living

54

2026

Meaning

What does Nauman mean?

The name Nauman has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic root word "na'ama," which means to be fortunate or blessed. The name is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE.

Nauman is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Nu'man, which has been mentioned in various historical texts and religious scriptures. In the Quran, Nu'man is referenced as one of the ancient Arab tribes that existed before the advent of Islam. The name is also found in pre-Islamic Arabic poetry and literature.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Nauman is from the 8th century CE, when Nu'man ibn Bashir was a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a revered Islamic scholar. He is known for narrating numerous hadiths (sayings of the Prophet) and playing a significant role in the early spread of Islam.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nauman. In the 9th century CE, Nauman ibn Thabit was a renowned Arabic poet and writer who contributed to the golden age of Arabic literature during the Abbasid Caliphate.

In the 11th century, Nauman al-Isfahani was a celebrated Persian mathematician and astronomer who made important contributions to the field of trigonometry and wrote several influential works on mathematics.

During the 13th century, Nauman ibn al-Munajjim was a famous Arab astrologer and astronomer who served at the court of the Ayyubid dynasty in Egypt. His treatises on astrology and celestial movements were widely studied across the Islamic world.

In the 16th century, Nauman Khan was a powerful military commander and governor during the Mughal Empire in India. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal territories under the reign of Emperor Akbar.

Nauman has also been a popular name among various Muslim communities, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East, throughout history. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, the name has maintained its cultural and religious significance within these regions.

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Popularity

Nauman over time

The chart below shows babies named Nauman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Nauman, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2013, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Nauman
02468199620042013

Decades

Nauman by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nauman 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 #4382 10 3
2000s #3092 31 7
1990s #2314 14 3

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FAQ

Nauman: questions and answers

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

In 2013, Nauman was ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Nauman most popular?

The peak year on record was 2002, with 8 babies registered as Nauman in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Nauman?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "prosperous" or "thriving".

How many people are called Nauman in the UK?

A total of 55 babies have been registered as Nauman 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.