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UK girl's name

Tanzila

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "she who descends gracefully".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tanzila is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tanzila popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4634, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 10 births.

This profile covers 144 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 1996 to 2021. 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 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 143 living people in the UK are called Tanzila. 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 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tanzila ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2002, when 10 girls were registered as Tanzila.
  • About 143 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tanzila as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4634

2021

Births in 2021

4

Latest year

Peak year

2002

10 births

Estimated living

143

2026

Meaning

What does Tanzila mean?

The name Tanzila has its origins rooted in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "nazala," which means "to descend" or "to come down." The name is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tanzila can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In the Quran, the word "tanzil" is used to refer to the revelation or descent of divine scripture. This association with divine revelation may have contributed to the popularity of the name among Muslim communities.

Throughout history, the name Tanzila has been borne by various individuals, though not as widely celebrated as some other Arabic names. One notable figure was Tanzila Nuri (1884-1966), a prominent Egyptian feminist and writer. She advocated for women's rights and played a significant role in the Egyptian feminist movement during the early 20th century.

Another individual with the name Tanzila was Tanzila Amin Khan (1928-2008), a Pakistani politician and social activist. She was a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and worked tirelessly to promote women's empowerment and education in her country.

In the literary realm, Tanzila Noor is a contemporary Bangladeshi poet and writer. Her works often explore themes of love, identity, and social issues. She has published several collections of poetry and has received recognition for her contributions to Bangladeshi literature.

Tanzila Begum was a 14th-century princess from the Delhi Sultanate in India. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of artists and scholars during her lifetime.

Tanzila Akhter is a contemporary Bangladeshi swimmer who has represented her country in international competitions, including the South Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games. She has won numerous medals for Bangladesh in swimming events.

While the name Tanzila has been present throughout history, it has not been as widely documented or celebrated as some other Arabic names. However, its connection to divine revelation and its meaning of "descent" or "coming down" have likely contributed to its enduring use within Muslim communities across various regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tanzila over time

The chart below shows babies named Tanzila registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Tanzila, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tanzila
035810199620082021

Decades

Tanzila by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tanzila 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 #4634 4 1
2010s #4156 48 9
2000s #2507 67 9
1990s #2448 25 4

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FAQ

Tanzila: questions and answers

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

In 2021, Tanzila was ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Tanzila most popular?

The peak year on record was 2002, with 10 babies registered as Tanzila in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tanzila?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "she who descends gracefully".

How many people are called Tanzila in the UK?

A total of 144 babies have been registered as Tanzila across the 23 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.