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UK boy's name

Takrim

A masculine Arabic name meaning respect, honor, or reverence.

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.

Takrim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Takrim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 6 births.

This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2023 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Takrim. 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

  • Takrim ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 6 boys were registered as Takrim.
  • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Takrim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3254

2024

Births in 2024

6

Latest year

Peak year

2023

6 births

Estimated living

12

2026

Meaning

What does Takrim mean?

The name Takrim has its roots in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "takrim," which means "honor" or "respect." It is a name often given to boys in the Arab world, particularly in regions like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the Levant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Takrim can be found in historical texts from the 9th century CE, where it was mentioned as the name of a prominent scholar and poet in the Abbasid Caliphate. The Abbasid Caliphate was a significant Islamic empire that ruled over vast territories from its capital in Baghdad, and it was a period of great cultural and intellectual advancement in the Arab world.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Takrim. One of the earliest was Takrim al-Farahidi (718-786 CE), a renowned Arab grammarian and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of the Arabic language. His works on Arabic grammar and lexicography are still widely referenced today.

Another prominent figure with the name Takrim was Takrim al-Qadi (1007-1085 CE), a Fatimid jurist and scholar from Egypt. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and served as a judge (qadi) in Cairo during the Fatimid Caliphate.

In more recent times, Takrim Sattar (1924-2010) was a renowned Pakistani writer and poet who wrote extensively in Urdu and English. He was awarded the prestigious Pride of Performance award by the Pakistani government in recognition of his literary contributions.

Takrim Khalilov (1932-2021) was an Azerbaijani composer and conductor who played a significant role in the development of Azerbaijani classical music. He composed numerous works, including operas, ballets, and symphonies, and served as the artistic director of the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater.

Takrim Pardo (born 1969) is a contemporary Syrian-born writer and journalist based in the United States. He has written several books and articles on Middle Eastern affairs and has been a vocal advocate for human rights and democracy in the region.

It is worth noting that while the name Takrim has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over time, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence that has occurred throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Takrim over time

The chart below shows babies named Takrim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2023 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 Takrim, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Takrim
02356202320232024

Decades

Takrim by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Takrim 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 #3183 12 2

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FAQ

Takrim: questions and answers

How popular is the name Takrim in the UK right now?

In 2024, Takrim was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Takrim most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 6 babies registered as Takrim in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Takrim?

A masculine Arabic name meaning respect, honor, or reverence.

How many people are called Takrim in the UK?

A total of 12 babies have been registered as Takrim across the 2 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.