UK girl's name
Rudaina
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "pearl" or "dew drop".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rudaina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rudaina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. 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.
Rudaina is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Rudaina. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rudaina ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 girls were registered as Rudaina.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rudaina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5691
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Rudaina mean?
The name Rudaina has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in the Middle East, particularly in regions with a strong Arab influence.
Rudaina is derived from the Arabic root word "ruda," which means "rose" or "rose-colored." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with the beauty and fragrance of roses, often symbolic of grace and elegance in Arab poetry and literature.
While the exact historical references are scarce, some scholars believe the name Rudaina might have appeared in ancient Arabic poetry or prose, where it could have been used as a metaphorical description or a poetic name for a beloved or admired woman.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Rudaina can be traced back to the 12th century, when a renowned Arab poet and scholar, Rudaina bint al-Mutanabbi, lived in present-day Iraq. She was known for her intellect, literary contributions, and her mastery of the Arabic language.
Another notable figure with the name Rudaina was Rudaina al-Sadr, a prominent Iraqi politician and activist born in 1968. She played a significant role in the Iraqi political landscape and was a vocal advocate for women's rights and social justice.
In the 13th century, Rudaina al-Hamdaniya, a celebrated poet and scholar from present-day Syria, gained recognition for her literary works and contributions to Arabic literature.
Rudaina al-Ghassaniya, a 7th-century Arab princess and poet from the Ghassanid dynasty, was widely praised for her beauty, wisdom, and poetic talents during her lifetime.
Rudaina al-Andalusiyya, a 12th-century Andalusian poet and scholar from present-day Spain, was renowned for her expertise in various fields, including literature, philosophy, and theology.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Rudaina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rudaina 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 | #5691 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Rudaina
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Rudaina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rudaina in the UK right now?
In 2014, Rudaina was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rudaina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Rudaina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rudaina?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "pearl" or "dew drop".
How many people are called Rudaina in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Rudaina 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.