UK girl's name
Tasfia
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "pure" or "virtuous".
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.
Tasfia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tasfia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 11 births.
This profile covers 116 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1997 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.
The latest count is about 45% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 115 living people in the UK are called Tasfia. 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
- • Tasfia ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 11 girls were registered as Tasfia.
- • About 115 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tasfia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2002
11 births
Estimated living
115
2026
Meaning
What does Tasfia mean?
The name Tasfia is believed to have originated from the Arabic language and cultural roots. It is derived from the Arabic word "tasfiah," which means "purification" or "cleansing." The name Tasfia is predominantly found in Muslim communities, particularly in the Middle Eastern and South Asian regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tasfia can be traced back to the 12th century. It is mentioned in some historical Islamic texts and literature from that era. However, the exact context and details surrounding its usage remain unclear.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tasfia. One such figure was Tasfia Begum, a 16th-century Mughal princess who lived in India during the reign of Akbar the Great. She was known for her literary pursuits and patronage of the arts.
Another prominent individual with the name Tasfia was Tasfia Siddiqui, a 19th-century Bengali scholar and educator. She was actively involved in promoting women's education and empowerment in the region.
In the 20th century, Tasfia Hasan was a renowned Bangladeshi artist and painter. She was celebrated for her vibrant and captivating works, which often depicted rural life and traditional customs.
Tasfia Shams, born in 1980, is a contemporary Bangladeshi writer and activist. She has gained recognition for her novels and short stories, which explore themes of social justice and women's rights.
Tasfia Noor is a Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in numerous television shows and films since the early 2000s. She is celebrated for her versatile performances and has received several accolades for her work.
While these are just a few examples, the name Tasfia has been carried by individuals from various cultures and backgrounds throughout history, each leaving their unique mark and legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tasfia over time
The chart below shows babies named Tasfia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Tasfia, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tasfia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tasfia 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 | #4928 | 19 | 5 |
| 2010s | #5036 | 34 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3367 | 55 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3297 | 8 | 2 |
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- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tasfia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tasfia in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tasfia was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Tasfia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 11 babies registered as Tasfia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tasfia?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "pure" or "virtuous".
How many people are called Tasfia in the UK?
A total of 116 babies have been registered as Tasfia across the 26 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.