UK girl's name
Tashfia
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "she who clarifies" or "illustrious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tashfia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tashfia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. 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.
Tashfia is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tashfia. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tashfia ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 girls were registered as Tashfia.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tashfia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tashfia mean?
The name Tashfia is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with its roots traced back to the 7th century CE. One possible derivation suggests that it is a combination of the Persian words 'tash' meaning 'stone' and 'fia' meaning 'light' or 'radiance.' As such, the name Tashfia could be interpreted as 'the radiance of a stone' or 'the light of a gemstone.'
Another theory proposes that the name Tashfia is derived from the Arabic word 'tashfiyah,' which translates to 'purification' or 'cleansing.' This interpretation links the name to spiritual and religious connotations, symbolizing purity and enlightenment.
While there are no definitive historical references to the name Tashfia in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Persian and Arabic origins suggest it may have been used in the regions of modern-day Iran, Iraq, and surrounding areas during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tashfia can be found in the 12th century, when a Persian poet and mystic known as Tashfia al-Isfahani (1105-1186) gained recognition for her contributions to Sufi literature and spiritual verses.
Another noteworthy figure bearing the name Tashfia was Tashfia Banu (1590-1670), a Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Akbar. She was known for her patronage of arts and literature during her time.
In the 19th century, Tashfia Khanam (1825-1892) was a renowned courtesan and poet from Lucknow, India, who was renowned for her literary works and her influential role in the cultural life of the city.
Tashfia Rashid (1908-1995) was a pioneering Bangladeshi educator and social reformer who played a significant role in promoting women's education and empowerment in the region.
More recently, Tashfia Ghani (born 1980) is a prominent Bangladeshi architect and urban planner, known for her innovative and sustainable design projects that blend traditional elements with modern architecture.
While the name Tashfia may have evolved over time and across different cultures, its roots can be traced back to the rich linguistic and historical tapestry of the Persian and Arabic worlds, imbuing it with meanings related to light, purity, and enlightenment.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tashfia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tashfia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tashfia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tashfia in the UK right now?
In 2009, Tashfia was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tashfia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Tashfia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tashfia?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "she who clarifies" or "illustrious".
How many people are called Tashfia in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tashfia across the 1 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.