UK boy's name
Shuraim
A masculine Arabic name meaning "small lions" or "young lions".
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.
Shuraim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shuraim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 7 births.
This profile covers 36 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2006 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 36 living people in the UK are called Shuraim. 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
- • Shuraim ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 7 boys were registered as Shuraim.
- • About 36 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shuraim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
7 births
Estimated living
36
2026
Meaning
What does Shuraim mean?
The name Shuraim has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic root word "sh-r-m," which means "respected" or "honorable." The name is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the early Islamic period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shuraim can be found in the ancient Arabic poetry and literature. It was often used as a descriptive term to refer to individuals of great respect and honor within their communities. The name gained popularity among Arab tribes and families, particularly those from the regions of modern-day Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries.
In the 9th century CE, Shuraim ibn al-Harith was a renowned Arab scholar and poet from Basra, Iraq. He was known for his contributions to the field of Arabic literature and his mastery of the Arabic language.
During the 11th century, Shuraim al-Andalusi was a prominent Muslim philosopher and theologian from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain). He is remembered for his works on Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.
In the 13th century, Shuraim al-Dimashqi was a Syrian historian and geographer who authored several books on the history and geography of the Middle East. His works provided valuable insights into the cultural and social landscapes of the region during that era.
Another notable figure with the name Shuraim was Shuraim ibn Khuzaymah, a 9th-century Arab military commander and governor who served under the Abbasid Caliphate. He played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of the Abbasid empire during his time.
Shuraim ibn Abi Nasr, born in the 10th century CE, was a renowned Arab poet and literary critic from Basra. His works were widely acclaimed for their linguistic finesse and poetic mastery, contributing to the rich literary heritage of the Arabic language.
While the name Shuraim has its roots in the Arab world, it has since been adopted by various cultures and communities across different regions, each with their own interpretations and variations of the name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shuraim over time
The chart below shows babies named Shuraim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 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 Shuraim, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shuraim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shuraim 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 | #4178 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4047 | 16 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3870 | 7 | 2 |
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- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shuraim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shuraim in the UK right now?
In 2023, Shuraim was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shuraim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 7 babies registered as Shuraim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shuraim?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "small lions" or "young lions".
How many people are called Shuraim in the UK?
A total of 36 babies have been registered as Shuraim across the 9 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.