UK name, mostly girls
Tahsin
An Arabic name meaning "one who excels, excelling in goodness".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 93 boys.
Tahsin is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Tahsin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4838, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 15 births.
This profile covers 137 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. 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 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 136 living people in the UK are called Tahsin. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tahsin ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 15 girls were registered as Tahsin.
- • Tahsin is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 136 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tahsin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 59.6% of Tahsin registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4838
2012
Births in 2012
4
Latest year
Peak year
2000
15 births
Estimated living
136
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Tahsin
In England and Wales birth records, Tahsin has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 40.4% of registrations are for boys and 59.6% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Tahsin registered for boys
- Ranked #4,270 in 2024
- 4 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2006 (9 births)
Tahsin registered for girls
- Ranked #4,838 in 2012
- 4 girls registered in 2012
- Peak: 2000 (15 births)
Meaning
What does Tahsin mean?
The name Tahsin is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic root word "hasan," which means "good" or "beautiful." It is a name that has been used for centuries in the Middle East and among Muslim communities worldwide.
In Arabic, the name Tahsin is formed by adding the prefix "ta-" to the root word "hasan," which intensifies the meaning, effectively translating to "to make better" or "to improve." This name is often associated with the concept of striving for excellence and self-improvement.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tahsin can be traced back to the medieval Islamic period, where it was commonly used among scholars, poets, and intellectuals. One of the earliest notable individuals with this name was Tahsin al-Razi, a Persian poet who lived in the 10th century CE.
Throughout history, several prominent figures have borne the name Tahsin. One notable example is Tahsin Pasha (1822-1909), an Ottoman statesman who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire during the Tanzimat period. Another distinguished individual was Tahsin Yazıcı (1892-1962), a Turkish writer, poet, and politician who played a significant role in the early years of the Republic of Turkey.
In the Islamic world, the name Tahsin has also been associated with religious scholars and theologians. One such figure is Tahsin al-Baghdadi (1834-1909), an Iraqi Sunni scholar and jurist who made significant contributions to the study of hadith (prophetic traditions).
Outside the Middle East, the name Tahsin has been used in various cultures and communities influenced by Arabic and Islamic traditions. One notable example is Tahsin Gemil (1909-1981), a Malaysian writer, poet, and linguist who played a crucial role in the development of Malay literature and language.
It is worth noting that while the name Tahsin has historical and cultural significance, it has also been subject to variations and adaptations in different regions and contexts. However, its core meaning and association with the pursuit of excellence and self-improvement have remained consistent throughout its long history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tahsin over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Tahsin in England and Wales, from 1996 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 Tahsin, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2012, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tahsin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tahsin 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 | #5103 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #1992 | 95 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2074 | 31 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Tahsin
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tahsin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tahsin in the UK right now?
In 2012, Tahsin was ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Tahsin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 15 babies registered as Tahsin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tahsin?
An Arabic name meaning "one who excels, excelling in goodness".
How many people are called Tahsin in the UK?
A total of 137 babies have been registered as Tahsin across the 16 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.