UK girl's name
Tarteel
A name of Arabic origin meaning "recitation" or "melodious chanting".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tarteel is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tarteel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2017 to 2022. 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 6 living people in the UK are called Tarteel. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tarteel ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 girls were registered as Tarteel.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tarteel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Tarteel mean?
The given name Tarteel has its origins in the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the 7th century CE, during the early days of Islam. The word "Tarteel" itself is derived from the Arabic verb "rattala," which means "to recite" or "to chant melodiously." This connection suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who possessed a talent for reciting or chanting religious texts, particularly the Quran.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Tarteel can be found in the works of renowned Islamic scholars and poets from the 8th and 9th centuries. Among these scholars, Abu Bakr Al-Shibli (723-946 CE) stands out as a prominent figure who was known for his mastery of Tarteel, or the art of reciting the Quran with melodious intonation.
Throughout history, the name Tarteel has been borne by several notable individuals. One such figure was Tarteel Al-Baghdadi (1148-1220 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad, Iraq. He was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the field of Hadith studies.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Tarteel Al-Dimashqi (1256-1327 CE), a Syrian scholar and poet who lived during the Mamluk period. His works, which included poetry and religious texts, were highly acclaimed for their eloquence and mastery of the Arabic language.
In the 15th century, Tarteel Al-Andalusi (1420-1492 CE) was a prominent philosopher and scholar from the Iberian Peninsula. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and Islamic theology, and his works were widely studied and admired throughout the Islamic world.
The name Tarteel also found its way into the realm of music and performing arts. One notable figure was Tarteel Al-Mawsili (1786-1849 CE), an Iraqi musician and composer who was renowned for his contributions to the development of traditional Arabic music and his mastery of the oud, a traditional Middle Eastern lute-like instrument.
These examples illustrate the rich historical and cultural significance of the name Tarteel, which has been associated with scholarly pursuits, religious devotion, and artistic expression throughout the centuries. While the name may have evolved and taken on different connotations over time, its roots in the Arabic language and its connection to the art of recitation and chanting have remained a constant thread throughout its history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tarteel over time
The chart below shows babies named Tarteel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tarteel, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tarteel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tarteel 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 | #5669 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5765 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tarteel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tarteel in the UK right now?
In 2022, Tarteel was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tarteel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Tarteel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tarteel?
A name of Arabic origin meaning "recitation" or "melodious chanting".
How many people are called Tarteel in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Tarteel 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.