UK girl's name
Negin
A feminine Persian name meaning "anemone flower" or "black gemstone".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Negin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Negin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3192, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 7 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1997 to 2021. 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.
Negin is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Negin. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Negin ranked #3192 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 7 girls were registered as Negin.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Negin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3192
2021
Births in 2021
7
Latest year
Peak year
2021
7 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Negin mean?
The name Negin has its origins in the Persian language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Persian word "negar," which means "beautiful" or "lovely." The name was particularly popular among the Persian nobility and aristocracy, often given to daughters as a reflection of their grace and beauty.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Negin can be found in the classical Persian literature of the 10th century, specifically in the works of renowned poets like Ferdowsi and Saadi. These literary references suggest that the name held a significant place in Persian culture and society during the medieval period.
In the 13th century, a Persian princess named Negin Khatun, the daughter of the Seljuk ruler Ala ad-Din Kayqubad I, was renowned for her beauty and intelligence. Her name, Negin, further solidified its association with elegance and refinement among the Persian elite.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Negin. One such example is Negin Mirsalehi (born 1988), a Dutch model and social media influencer of Iranian descent, who has gained international recognition for her fashion and lifestyle brand.
Another prominent figure is Negin Farsad (born 1981), an Iranian-American comedian, actress, and filmmaker, known for her work in addressing social and political issues through humor.
In the literary world, Negin Ehtesabian (born 1972) is an acclaimed Iranian-American novelist and short story writer, whose works explore themes of identity, culture, and the immigrant experience.
Negin Navab (born 1982) is an Iranian-American entrepreneur and co-founder of the successful online retail platform, Modcloth, which celebrated unique and diverse styles.
Lastly, Negin Farsad (born 1981) is an Iranian-American comedian and filmmaker who has used her platform to address social and political issues with humor and wit.
While the name Negin has Persian roots, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity worldwide, resonating with its meaning of beauty and grace across diverse cultures and generations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Negin over time
The chart below shows babies named Negin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Negin, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2021, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Negin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Negin 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 | #3192 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4137 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Negin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Negin in the UK right now?
In 2021, Negin was ranked #3192 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Negin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 7 babies registered as Negin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Negin?
A feminine Persian name meaning "anemone flower" or "black gemstone".
How many people are called Negin in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Negin across the 4 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.