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UK girl's name

Tasnim

An Arabic name meaning "the highest gardens of Paradise" or "fountain".

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.

Tasnim is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tasnim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2000, with 14 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 70 births.

This profile covers 1,102 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 1,096 living people in the UK are called Tasnim. 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

  • Tasnim ranked #2000 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 14 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2001, when 70 girls were registered as Tasnim.
  • About 1,096 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tasnim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2000

2024

Births in 2024

14

Latest year

Peak year

2001

70 births

Estimated living

1,096

2026

Meaning

What does Tasnim mean?

The name Tasnim is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "tasnim," which means "a spring of paradise" or "source of refreshment" in the Islamic scriptures. It is mentioned in the Quran, specifically in Surah Al-Mutaffifin (The Defrauding), where it refers to a heavenly spring from which those in paradise will drink.

The earliest recorded use of the name Tasnim can be traced back to the 7th century AD, around the time when the Islamic faith was spreading across the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East. During this period, many names with religious and spiritual connotations became popular among Muslim communities.

In ancient Arabic literature, the name Tasnim is often associated with purity, serenity, and divine blessings. It is believed to symbolize the eternal bliss and tranquility promised to the righteous in paradise.

One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Tasnim was Tasnim bint Uthman, a scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century AD in Medina, Saudi Arabia. She was renowned for her profound knowledge of Arabic literature and her poetic compositions.

Another prominent figure in history with the name Tasnim was Tasnim al-Khurasani, a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century AD. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry, and his works were widely studied and respected in the Islamic world.

In the 11th century AD, Tasnim al-Dimashqi, a Syrian scholar and philosopher, gained recognition for her writings on ethics, metaphysics, and Islamic jurisprudence. She was highly regarded for her intellect and her ability to engage in scholarly discourse with the leading thinkers of her time.

During the 13th century AD, Tasnim al-Baghdadi, an Iraqi poet and calligrapher, gained fame for her exquisite calligraphic works and her mastery of the Arabic language. Her poetry was celebrated for its elegant style and profound themes, and she was a prominent figure in the literary circles of Baghdad.

In more recent history, Tasnim Mir, a Pakistani writer and activist, made a significant impact with her works highlighting women's rights and social issues in the 20th century. Born in 1912, she dedicated her life to advocating for gender equality and empowering women through her writings and activism.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tasnim over time

The chart below shows babies named Tasnim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Tasnim, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 14 births in 2024, compared with 70 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tasnim
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Decades

Tasnim by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tasnim 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 #1715 89 5
2010s #1312 255 10
2000s #599 558 10
1990s #537 200 4

Notable bearers

Famous people named Tasnim

  • Tasnim Nazeer

    journalist

    British journalist

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Names similar to Tasnim

FAQ

Tasnim: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Tasnim was ranked #2000 for girls in England and Wales, with 14 births registered.

When was Tasnim most popular?

The peak year on record was 2001, with 70 babies registered as Tasnim in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tasnim?

An Arabic name meaning "the highest gardens of Paradise" or "fountain".

How many people are called Tasnim in the UK?

A total of 1,102 babies have been registered as Tasnim across the 29 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.