UK girl's name
Tahreem
An Arabic feminine name meaning "forbidden" or "sacrosanct".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tahreem is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tahreem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 8 births.
This profile covers 97 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 96 living people in the UK are called Tahreem. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tahreem ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 8 girls were registered as Tahreem.
- • About 96 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tahreem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
8 births
Estimated living
96
2026
Meaning
What does Tahreem mean?
The name Tahreem has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "tahrim," which means "prohibition" or "forbidding." The name likely emerged during the early Islamic era, as many Arabic names have connections to religious concepts and teachings.
One possible historical reference for the name Tahreem can be found in Islamic texts and teachings. The concept of "tahrim" is mentioned in the Quran and other Islamic scriptures, referring to actions or behaviors that are considered forbidden or prohibited according to Islamic law. However, it is unclear if the name itself was directly inspired by these religious references or if it emerged as a secular name with a connection to the Arabic word.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Tahreem are difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as historical records and documentation from the early Islamic period are often limited or incomplete. However, it is likely that the name has been in use for several centuries, particularly in regions where Arabic culture and language have had a significant influence.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Tahreem. One example is Tahreem Al-Khalil, a renowned Egyptian poet and writer from the 10th century CE. Her works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience, and she is considered an important figure in Arabic literature.
Another notable figure is Tahreem Al-Basri, a scholar and jurist who lived in the 8th century CE in the city of Basra, which was a center of Islamic learning at the time. Al-Basri made significant contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence and is remembered for his expertise in religious teachings and legal interpretations.
In the field of medicine, Tahreem Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, was a Persian polymath who lived from 980 to 1037 CE. He was a renowned philosopher, scientist, and physician, and his works, such as "The Canon of Medicine," had a profound impact on the advancement of medical knowledge and practice in the Islamic world and beyond.
Tahreem Al-Kindi, born in 801 CE in Kufa, Iraq, was a prominent philosopher, mathematician, and scientist during the Islamic Golden Age. He is credited with introducing Greek philosophy and scientific knowledge to the Arab world and is considered one of the earliest Arab philosophers to have a significant influence on the development of Islamic philosophy.
Lastly, Tahreem Al-Jawhari, a renowned lexicographer and philologist from the 11th century CE, is known for compiling one of the most comprehensive Arabic dictionaries of his time, titled "Al-Sihah fi al-Lughah" (The Correct Language). His work played a crucial role in preserving and documenting the Arabic language and its rich vocabulary.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tahreem over time
The chart below shows babies named Tahreem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tahreem, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tahreem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tahreem 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 | #5394 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3892 | 40 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3534 | 35 | 7 |
| 1990s | #3260 | 12 | 3 |
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FAQ
Tahreem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tahreem in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tahreem was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tahreem most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 8 babies registered as Tahreem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tahreem?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "forbidden" or "sacrosanct".
How many people are called Tahreem in the UK?
A total of 97 babies have been registered as Tahreem across the 20 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.