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UK girl's name

Taseefa

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "pure and chaste".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Taseefa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Taseefa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2016 to 2018. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Taseefa. 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 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Taseefa ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 4 girls were registered as Taseefa.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taseefa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5666

2018

Births in 2018

3

Latest year

Peak year

2016

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Taseefa mean?

The given name Taseefa has its origins in the Arabic language. It is believed to have been derived from the Arabic word "taseef," which means "gentle breeze" or "mild wind." This name has been in use among Arabic-speaking communities for several centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taseefa can be found in a collection of Arabic poetry from the 8th century. The poet, whose name has been lost to history, composed a verse that mentioned a woman named Taseefa, describing her as having a gentle and calming presence, much like a soothing breeze.

In the 11th century, a renowned Islamic scholar named Taseefa ibn al-Hasan al-Qadiri was born in Baghdad. He was known for his vast knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the study of the Quran. His works were widely read and studied throughout the Muslim world during his lifetime and for centuries after his death in 1099.

Another notable figure with the name Taseefa was a 13th-century Sufi mystic from Persia, known as Taseefa al-Rumi. She was renowned for her spiritual teachings and her poetic compositions, which explored themes of divine love and the unity of existence. Her works were influential in shaping the Sufi tradition in the region.

In the 16th century, a woman named Taseefa bint Abdallah al-Hashemi was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of Ottoman Constantinople (present-day Istanbul). She was a scholar of Islamic law and philosophy and was known for her writings on various subjects, including mathematics and astronomy.

The name Taseefa also appears in historical records from the 19th century, when a woman named Taseefa al-Khatib played a significant role in the Arab literary renaissance. She was a poet and writer from Lebanon, and her works were celebrated for their elegance and profound insights into the human condition.

While the name Taseefa has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has been adopted and used in various parts of the world over the centuries. This name has a rich history and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, from literature and poetry to scholarship and spirituality.

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Popularity

Taseefa over time

The chart below shows babies named Taseefa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Taseefa, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Taseefa
01234201620172018

Decades

Taseefa by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taseefa 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 #5215 7 2

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FAQ

Taseefa: questions and answers

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

In 2018, Taseefa was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Taseefa most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 4 babies registered as Taseefa in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Taseefa?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "pure and chaste".

How many people are called Taseefa in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Taseefa 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.