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UK name, mostly girls

Taqdeer

An Arabic name meaning destiny or fate.

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.

Taqdeer is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Taqdeer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #625, with 62 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 62 births.

This profile covers 131 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2022 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.

Taqdeer is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 130 living people in the UK are called Taqdeer. 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

  • Taqdeer ranked #625 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 62 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 62 girls were registered as Taqdeer.
  • About 130 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taqdeer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 97.8% of Taqdeer registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#625

2024

Births in 2024

62

Latest year

Peak year

2024

62 births

Estimated living

130

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Taqdeer

In England and Wales birth records, Taqdeer has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 2.2% of registrations are for boys and 97.8% 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.

98% girls
Boys3 (2.2%)Girls131 (97.8%)

Taqdeer registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,789 in 2022
  • 3 boys registered in 2022
  • Peak: 2022 (3 births)

Taqdeer registered for girls

  • Ranked #625 in 2024
  • 62 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2024 (62 births)

Meaning

What does Taqdeer mean?

The name Taqdeer is of Arabic origin, deriving from the word "qadar," which means "destiny" or "fate." It is a name that carries a profound meaning, reflecting the belief in predestination or the idea that events are preordained by divine will.

The earliest known usage of the name Taqdeer can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it was commonly used among Arabic-speaking communities in the Middle East and North Africa. The name's association with the concept of destiny is deeply rooted in Islamic philosophy and theology, where the notion of divine decree and predetermination plays a significant role.

Throughout history, the name Taqdeer has been mentioned in various literary works and religious texts in the Arabic language. One notable reference can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, where the concept of qadar (destiny) is discussed in several verses, emphasizing the belief that everything happens according to God's will and plan.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Taqdeer was Taqdeer al-Khazraji, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 8th century CE. His poetry often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the mysteries of life, reflecting the profound meaning behind his name.

In the 11th century, Taqdeer ibn al-Muqaddam was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and authored several influential works on the subject.

During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt, which lasted from the 13th to the 16th century, there was a notable figure named Taqdeer al-Nasiri. He served as a military commander and played a crucial role in the defense of Cairo against invading forces.

In the 18th century, Taqdeer al-Baghdadi was a renowned calligrapher and artist from Baghdad. His exquisite calligraphic works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces, showcasing the beauty of Arabic script and calligraphy.

More recently, in the 20th century, Taqdeer Nizam was a Pakistani writer and poet who gained recognition for his contributions to Urdu literature. His works often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, resonating with readers across the subcontinent.

These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Taqdeer throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines, reflecting the profound meaning and cultural significance of this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Taqdeer over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Taqdeer in England and Wales, from 2022 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 Taqdeer, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 62 births in 2024, compared with 62 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
016314762202220232024

Decades

Taqdeer by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taqdeer 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 #969 131 3

Related

Names similar to Taqdeer

FAQ

Taqdeer: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Taqdeer was ranked #625 for girls in England and Wales, with 62 births registered.

When was Taqdeer most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 62 babies registered as Taqdeer in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Taqdeer?

An Arabic name meaning destiny or fate.

How many people are called Taqdeer in the UK?

A total of 131 babies have been registered as Taqdeer across the 3 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.