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UK boy's name

Renat

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "rebirth" or "renaissance".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Renat is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Renat popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.

This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2008 to 2019. 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 Renat. 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 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Renat ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Renat.
  • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Renat as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4702

2019

Births in 2019

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

3 births

Estimated living

9

2026

Meaning

What does Renat mean?

The name Renat has its roots in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "rann," which means "to rejoice" or "to sing with joy." This name gained popularity during the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, when Arabic culture and language flourished across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Renat can be found in the works of renowned Arabic poets and scholars from the 9th and 10th centuries. It was often used as a symbolic name, representing the idea of joy, happiness, and celebration.

In the 12th century, a prominent Islamic philosopher and mathematician, Renat al-Kindi, made significant contributions to the fields of optics and metaphysics. His work influenced the development of scientific thought during that era.

During the Ottoman Empire's reign, which lasted from the 13th to the early 20th century, the name Renat was commonly used among the upper echelons of society, particularly in regions like modern-day Turkey, Syria, and parts of the Balkans.

In the 16th century, Renat Pasha, a notable Ottoman statesman and military commander, played a crucial role in the empire's expansion and consolidation of power in the Eastern Mediterranean region.

Another prominent figure bearing the name Renat was Renat Descartes, the famous French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, who lived from 1596 to 1650. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the 17th century and is often referred to as the "Father of Modern Philosophy."

In the 19th century, Renat Akhmetov, a Russian writer and journalist, gained recognition for his contributions to the literary world, particularly in the genres of poetry and short stories.

Throughout history, the name Renat has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including philosophy, science, literature, and politics, reflecting the joyful and celebratory essence of its origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Renat over time

The chart below shows babies named Renat registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Renat, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Renat
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Decades

Renat by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Renat 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 #4756 6 2
2000s #4432 3 1

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FAQ

Renat: questions and answers

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

In 2019, Renat was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Renat most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Renat in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Renat?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "rebirth" or "renaissance".

How many people are called Renat in the UK?

A total of 9 babies have been registered as Renat 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.