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UK girl's name

Reeham

A feminine Arabic name meaning "feather" or "quill pen".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Reeham is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Reeham popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.

This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2006 to 2011. 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 9 living people in the UK are called Reeham. 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 2012 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Reeham ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Reeham.
  • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Reeham as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5785

2011

Births in 2011

3

Latest year

Peak year

2006

3 births

Estimated living

9

2026

Meaning

What does Reeham mean?

The name Reeham has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "rahim," which means "merciful" or "compassionate." The name is believed to have been in use since the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Reeham can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The name is mentioned in several verses, often in reference to the merciful and compassionate nature of Allah.

During the medieval period, the name Reeham gained popularity among Muslim communities across the Middle East and North Africa. It was particularly common in regions such as Egypt, Syria, and Iraq.

In the 12th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher named Reeham al-Din al-Naysaburi was born in Nishapur, Iran. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.

Another notable figure with the name Reeham was Reeham al-Din al-Jawhari, a renowned Arabic lexicographer who lived in the 11th century. His famous work, "Al-Sihah fi al-Lughah," is considered one of the most comprehensive dictionaries of the Arabic language.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over vast territories in the Middle East and North Africa from the 13th to the early 20th century, the name Reeham was popular among the ruling class and aristocracy. Reeham Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and diplomat in the late 18th century, was one such figure.

In more recent times, Reeham Ahmed, an Egyptian writer and feminist activist born in 1960, has made significant contributions to the discourse on women's rights and gender equality in the Arab world.

Reeham Hamoui, a Syrian-American fashion designer born in 1981, has gained recognition for her luxurious and elegant clothing line, which combines traditional Middle Eastern elements with modern designs.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Reeham over time

The chart below shows babies named Reeham registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Reeham, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Reeham
01223200620082011

Decades

Reeham by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Reeham 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 #5785 3 1
2000s #5131 6 2

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FAQ

Reeham: questions and answers

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

In 2011, Reeham was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Reeham most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Reeham in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Reeham?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "feather" or "quill pen".

How many people are called Reeham in the UK?

A total of 9 babies have been registered as Reeham across the 3 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.