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UK girl's name

Nuha

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "peaceful" or "tranquil".

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.

Nuha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nuha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1353, with 24 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 36 births.

This profile covers 594 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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.

The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 591 living people in the UK are called Nuha. 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

  • Nuha ranked #1353 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 24 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 36 girls were registered as Nuha.
  • About 591 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nuha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1353

2024

Births in 2024

24

Latest year

Peak year

2009

36 births

Estimated living

591

2026

Meaning

What does Nuha mean?

The name Nuha is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "نهى" (nahā), which means "to forbid" or "to prohibit" in Arabic. It is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the early Islamic era.

Nuha is a feminine name that is often associated with the concept of prohibition or abstinence in Islamic teachings. It carries a sense of moral guidance and adherence to religious principles.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Nuha can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned in Surah Al-Nahl (The Bee), verse 90, where the word "nahā" is used in the context of prohibiting evil and immorality.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nuha. One of the most famous was Nuha bint Al-Husayn ibn Ali (born around 640 CE), a revered figure in Islamic history known for her piety and knowledge. She was a granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad and played a significant role in preserving and transmitting Islamic teachings.

Another prominent figure was Nuha bint Abi Al-Qasim (born in 921 CE), a renowned scholar and poet from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). She was highly regarded for her expertise in Arabic literature and her contributions to the cultural and intellectual life of the region.

In the 12th century, Nuha bint Al-Malik Al-Ashraf (born around 1150 CE) was a prominent figure in the Ayyubid dynasty. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for educational institutions in Damascus and Cairo.

Nuha bint Yahya Al-Baghdadi (born in 1147 CE) was a renowned scholar and jurist from Baghdad. She was recognized for her extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to the development of legal thought in the region.

Lastly, Nuha Al-Rawi (born in 1925 CE) was a notable Iraqi poet and writer, known for her poetic works that explored themes of love, identity, and the human condition. Her poetry gained widespread recognition and acclaim throughout the Arab world.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Nuha throughout history, each making significant contributions to their respective fields and leaving a lasting impact on their societies.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Nuha over time

The chart below shows babies named Nuha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Nuha, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 24 births in 2024, compared with 36 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Nuha
09182736199620102024

Decades

Nuha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nuha 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 #1285 130 5
2010s #1567 202 10
2000s #1141 235 10
1990s #2303 27 4

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FAQ

Nuha: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Nuha was ranked #1353 for girls in England and Wales, with 24 births registered.

When was Nuha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 36 babies registered as Nuha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Nuha?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "peaceful" or "tranquil".

How many people are called Nuha in the UK?

A total of 594 babies have been registered as Nuha across the 29 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.