UK boy's name
Samiullah
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the listener of Allah".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Samiullah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Samiullah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 7 births.
This profile covers 79 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2002 to 2022. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 78 living people in the UK are called Samiullah. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Samiullah ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 7 boys were registered as Samiullah.
- • About 78 living people in the UK are estimated to have Samiullah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
7 births
Estimated living
78
2026
Meaning
What does Samiullah mean?
The name Samiullah is of Arabic origin and is a combination of two words: "Sami" and "Ullah." The first part, "Sami," derives from the Arabic word "Sami'un," meaning "one who hears" or "listener." The second part, "Ullah," is an Arabic word that translates to "God" or "the Lord."
The name Samiullah has its roots in Islamic culture and is believed to have originated during the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD. It was a popular name among Muslims, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia, as it conveyed the idea of being a listener to God's words and teachings.
Historically, the name Samiullah has been mentioned in various Islamic texts and literature. One notable example is the Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad), where the name is referenced as a virtuous and praiseworthy name. Additionally, several Islamic scholars and religious figures have borne this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded examples of an individual with the name Samiullah is Samiullah Khan, a prominent Muslim ruler who governed the Principality of Mughals in the Indian subcontinent during the 16th century. Another notable figure was Samiullah Qadri, a renowned Sufi scholar and spiritual leader who lived in the 17th century and contributed significantly to the spread of Islamic teachings in South Asia.
In the 18th century, Samiullah Siddiqi was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from the Indian subcontinent. He is known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his influential works on Islamic law.
Moving into the 19th century, Samiullah Khan was a prominent Muslim leader and politician in British India. He played a crucial role in advocating for the rights and interests of the Muslim community during the colonial period.
In more recent times, Samiullah Qureshi was a renowned Pakistani diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, during the latter half of the 20th century.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Samiullah throughout history, showcasing its deep-rooted connections to Islamic culture and its significance within the Muslim community across different regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Samiullah over time
The chart below shows babies named Samiullah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Samiullah, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samiullah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Samiullah 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3019 | 50 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3263 | 26 | 6 |
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- Stephen 8,884
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FAQ
Samiullah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Samiullah in the UK right now?
In 2022, Samiullah was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Samiullah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 7 babies registered as Samiullah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Samiullah?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the listener of Allah".
How many people are called Samiullah in the UK?
A total of 79 babies have been registered as Samiullah across the 15 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.