UK boy's name
Taslim
A masculine Arabic name meaning "obedient" or "submissive to God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taslim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Taslim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2859, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. 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.
Taslim is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Taslim. 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 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taslim ranked #2859 for boys in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 boys were registered as Taslim.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taslim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2859
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Taslim mean?
The name Taslim has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "taslim," which means "submission" or "surrender," and is closely associated with the Islamic faith.
In the Islamic tradition, "taslim" refers to the act of submitting oneself to the will of God (Allah). The name Taslim, therefore, carries a significant spiritual and religious connotation, representing the idea of surrendering one's will to the divine.
The earliest recorded use of the name Taslim can be traced back to the early days of Islam, when it was given to individuals who embraced the faith and submitted themselves to the teachings of the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Taslim was Taslim ibn Bunan (born around 628 AD), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned Muslim scholar. He was known for his knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the interpretation of the Qur'an.
Another notable figure with the name Taslim was Taslim al-Nuri (1050-1122 AD), a celebrated Persian poet and mystic. His poetry explored themes of divine love and spiritual enlightenment, and he is considered one of the most influential figures in the tradition of Sufi poetry.
In the 13th century, Taslim al-Hulwani (1192-1269 AD) was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic law and his contributions to the development of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence.
During the Ottoman Empire, Taslim Pasha (1564-1624 AD) was a prominent military leader and statesman. He served as the governor of several provinces and played a significant role in the expansion and administration of the Ottoman territories.
In more recent history, Taslim Olawale Elias (1914-1991) was a Nigerian jurist and politician who served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria and later as the President of the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
Throughout its history, the name Taslim has been associated with individuals who have embraced the values of surrender, submission, and devotion to a higher power or purpose. It has been a popular name in the Islamic world and has also been adopted by individuals from other cultural backgrounds, reflecting its universal appeal and spiritual significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Taslim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taslim 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Taslim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taslim in the UK right now?
In 1997, Taslim was ranked #2859 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Taslim most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Taslim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taslim?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "obedient" or "submissive to God".
How many people are called Taslim in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Taslim 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.