UK boy's name
Taqi
A masculine Arabic name meaning "pious", "devout", or "God-fearing".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taqi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Taqi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2002 to 2019. 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 18 living people in the UK are called Taqi. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taqi ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Taqi.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taqi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Meaning
What does Taqi mean?
The name Taqi originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "Taqwa," which means piety, righteousness, or God-consciousness. The name Taqi is often associated with individuals who possess moral integrity and a deep sense of spirituality.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Taqi can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:2-3), the term "Muttaqeen" is used, which refers to those who possess Taqwa or righteousness. This connection suggests that the name Taqi has been in use within the Islamic tradition for centuries.
Throughout history, several prominent figures have borne the name Taqi. One of the most renowned was Taqi al-Din Ahmad ibn Taymiyyah (1263-1328), a Sunni Islamic scholar, theologian, and logician who significantly influenced the development of Islamic jurisprudence. His contributions to Islamic thought and philosophy have had a lasting impact on the intellectual discourse within the Muslim world.
Another notable figure was Taqi al-Din al-Nabhani (1909-1977), a Palestinian Islamic scholar and the founder of the Islamic political party Hizb ut-Tahrir. He played a significant role in reviving the concept of the Islamic Caliphate and advocating for the establishment of an Islamic state governed by Sharia law.
In the realm of literature, Taqi Mir (1723-1810) was a prominent Urdu poet and scholar from the Mughal era. His works, which included ghazals and other poetic forms, have been widely celebrated and have influenced generations of Urdu writers and poets.
The name Taqi has also been associated with religious and spiritual leaders. Taqi ud-Din al-Nabhani (1909-1977) was a renowned Islamic scholar and the founder of Hizb ut-Tahrir, an Islamic political party that advocated for the establishment of an Islamic Caliphate.
Another notable figure was Taqi al-Din al-Subki (1284-1355), an Islamic jurist and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of Shafi'i jurisprudence. His works, such as "Jam' al-Jawami'" and "Tabaqat al-Shafi'iyyah al-Kubra," have been widely studied and cited by Islamic scholars throughout history.
While the name Taqi has its roots in the Islamic tradition, it has also been adopted and used by individuals from various cultural backgrounds, reflecting the diversity and richness of human existence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Taqi over time
The chart below shows babies named Taqi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Taqi, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taqi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taqi 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 | #4754 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3708 | 9 | 3 |
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FAQ
Taqi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taqi in the UK right now?
In 2019, Taqi was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Taqi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Taqi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taqi?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "pious", "devout", or "God-fearing".
How many people are called Taqi in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Taqi across the 6 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.