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UK boy's name

Tausif

An Arabic name meaning adorning, embellishing, or beautifying.

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.

Tausif is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tausif popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3744, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 5 births.

This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1999 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.

The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Tausif. 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

  • Tausif ranked #3744 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2003, when 5 boys were registered as Tausif.
  • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tausif as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3744

2009

Births in 2009

4

Latest year

Peak year

2003

5 births

Estimated living

16

2026

Meaning

What does Tausif mean?

The name Tausif has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "tawsif," which means "description" or "depiction." The name gained popularity in the Middle East and regions with significant Islamic influence.

Tausif is believed to have been in use as a given name since the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE. It was a name bestowed upon individuals, often with the intention of describing their physical or personal attributes. The name's connection to the concept of "description" suggests that it was given to individuals who possessed remarkable qualities or characteristics.

In Islamic tradition, the name Tausif is not explicitly mentioned in religious scriptures or historical records. However, its Arabic roots and the practice of giving meaningful names to children have been prevalent in Islamic cultures for centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tausif was Tausif ibn Ali, a scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE in present-day Iraq. He is known for his contributions to Arabic literature and his work in preserving the region's cultural heritage.

Another notable figure was Tausif al-Hakimi, a renowned Islamic jurist and theologian who lived in the 11th century CE in present-day Iran. He was highly respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his writings on various legal and religious matters.

In the 13th century CE, Tausif al-Din al-Bukhari was a prominent Sufi mystic and scholar from present-day Uzbekistan. He played a significant role in the propagation of Sufism and the spiritual teachings of Islam in Central Asia.

During the Ottoman Empire, Tausif Pasha was a high-ranking military commander and statesman who served in the 16th century CE. He was known for his strategic abilities and his contributions to the expansion and governance of the Ottoman territories.

More recently, Tausif Iqbal was a renowned Pakistani poet and writer who lived from 1925 to 2000. He was celebrated for his poetic works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, and he received numerous literary awards and accolades during his lifetime.

While the name Tausif has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic cultures, it has gained popularity in various regions and communities around the world, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tausif over time

The chart below shows babies named Tausif registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Tausif, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2009, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tausif
01345199920042009

Decades

Tausif by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tausif 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 #3074 13 3
1990s #2943 3 1

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FAQ

Tausif: questions and answers

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

In 2009, Tausif was ranked #3744 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Tausif most popular?

The peak year on record was 2003, with 5 babies registered as Tausif in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tausif?

An Arabic name meaning adorning, embellishing, or beautifying.

How many people are called Tausif in the UK?

A total of 16 babies have been registered as Tausif across the 4 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.