UK boy's name
Ramadan
An Arabic name referring to the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ramadan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ramadan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2546, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 8 births.
This profile covers 81 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1999 to 2023. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 80 living people in the UK are called Ramadan. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ramadan ranked #2546 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 8 boys were registered as Ramadan.
- • About 80 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ramadan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2546
2023
Births in 2023
8
Latest year
Peak year
2022
8 births
Estimated living
80
2026
Meaning
What does Ramadan mean?
The name Ramadan originates from the Arabic language and is derived from the Arabic root word "ramida" which means "to be scorched" or "to be burned." It refers to the intense heat of summer, which is when the Islamic holy month of Ramadan typically falls. The name is inextricably linked to the Islamic faith and the observance of the month-long period of fasting, spiritual reflection, and increased devotion.
Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, and the month-long fast during this time is obligatory for all healthy adult Muslims. The name is mentioned numerous times in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam, which provides guidance on the rituals and practices associated with this sacred month.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ramadan can be traced back to the 7th century CE when Islam emerged in the Arabian Peninsula. It was during this time that the Prophet Muhammad and his followers established the tradition of fasting during the month of Ramadan, which remains a fundamental aspect of Islamic practice to this day.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ramadan. One of the earliest was Ramadan al-Shami (born around 850 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus who made significant contributions to the study of Sharia law. Another notable figure was Ramadan ibn al-Muʿtazz (born around 892 CE), an Abbasid prince and poet known for his exceptional literary talents.
In more recent times, Ramadan Shallah (1938-2020) was a prominent Palestinian political figure who served as the Secretary-General of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement. Ramadan Ajaib (born 1968) is a Sudanese footballer who played for several clubs in the Middle East and Africa during his career.
Another notable individual with the name Ramadan is Ramadan Sobhi (born 1997), an Egyptian professional footballer who currently plays for Pyramids FC in the Egyptian Premier League and the Egyptian national team.
While the name Ramadan has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has also gained popularity across various cultures and regions, particularly in areas with significant Muslim populations. However, it remains deeply tied to its religious and cultural origins, serving as a constant reminder of the spiritual significance of the Islamic holy month.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ramadan over time
The chart below shows babies named Ramadan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ramadan, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ramadan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ramadan 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 | #3284 | 24 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3320 | 33 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3456 | 20 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2425 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Ramadan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ramadan in the UK right now?
In 2023, Ramadan was ranked #2546 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Ramadan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 8 babies registered as Ramadan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ramadan?
An Arabic name referring to the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
How many people are called Ramadan in the UK?
A total of 81 babies have been registered as Ramadan across the 16 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.