UK girl's name
Nesreen
Feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "morning breeze" or "zephyr".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nesreen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nesreen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. 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.
Nesreen is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Nesreen. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nesreen ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 girls were registered as Nesreen.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nesreen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Nesreen mean?
Nesreen is a feminine Arabic name derived from the word "nasr" which means "victory" in Arabic. The name has its origins in the Middle East and has been in use since ancient times.
The earliest known reference to the name Nesreen can be traced back to the pre-Islamic era in the Arabian Peninsula. It was a name given to girls born during times of triumph or victory, symbolizing the joy and celebration of the occasion.
In Islamic history, the name gained further significance as it is mentioned in various religious texts and scriptures. One notable example is the mention of a woman named Nesreen in the famous collection of hadith, or sayings of the Prophet Muhammad.
Over the centuries, the name Nesreen has been borne by several notable figures across different fields. One of the earliest recorded examples is Nesreen bint Al-Waleed, a prominent Arab poet and scholar who lived during the 8th century CE.
Another famous bearer of the name was Nesreen Al-Ghamdi, a Saudi Arabian activist and advocate for women's rights in the 20th century. She played a crucial role in raising awareness about gender equality and empowering women in her country.
In the realm of literature, Nesreen Hussain is a renowned Iraqi novelist and short story writer who has contributed greatly to the contemporary Arabic literary scene. Her works often explore themes of identity, displacement, and the human condition.
The name Nesreen has also been associated with the arts, with Nesreen Tafesh, a Palestinian-American visual artist and filmmaker, gaining recognition for her thought-provoking and socially conscious works.
Lastly, Nesreen Barwari, a Kurdish-American politician and lawyer, has made a name for herself as a champion of human rights and a voice for marginalized communities. She has served in various government positions, advocating for justice and equality.
Despite its ancient roots, the name Nesreen continues to be popular and widely used in the Arab world and among Arab communities around the globe, carrying with it a sense of triumph, resilience, and cultural pride.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Nesreen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nesreen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5201 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Nesreen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nesreen in the UK right now?
In 2007, Nesreen was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nesreen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Nesreen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nesreen?
Feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "morning breeze" or "zephyr".
How many people are called Nesreen in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Nesreen across the 1 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.