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UK boy's name

Tawheed

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "unity" or "oneness of God".

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.

Tawheed is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tawheed popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 10 births.

This profile covers 125 England and Wales registrations across 25 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 124 living people in the UK are called Tawheed. 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

  • Tawheed ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 10 boys were registered as Tawheed.
  • About 124 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tawheed as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3688

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2012

10 births

Estimated living

124

2026

Meaning

What does Tawheed mean?

The name Tawheed originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in Islamic culture and tradition. The word "Tawheed" itself is derived from the Arabic word "wahhada," which means "to unite" or "to profess the oneness of God." It is a fundamental concept in Islamic theology, emphasizing the absolute oneness and unity of Allah (God).

The name Tawheed first appeared in religious texts and scriptures, particularly in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned multiple times in various verses, highlighting the importance of the belief in the oneness of God and rejecting any form of polytheism or associating partners with Allah.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tawheed can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the emergence of Islam. Muslims who embraced the concept of Tawheed and followed the teachings of the Quran often chose names that reflected their faith and beliefs.

Throughout Islamic history, several prominent figures have borne the name Tawheed or variations of it. One notable individual was Abu Tawheed Al-Naysaburi (born around 950 AD), a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from Nishapur, Iran. He made significant contributions to the study of Tawheed and the principles of Islamic monotheism.

Another prominent figure was Tawheed ibn Abi Bakr (born around 1210 AD), a Sufi scholar and mystic from Andalusia, Spain. He wrote extensively on the spiritual aspects of Tawheed and its connection to the inner purification of the soul.

In the 13th century, Tawheed ibn Ibrahim Al-Tawheedi (born around 1220 AD) was a prominent Islamic jurist and scholar from Damascus, Syria. He authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence and the concept of Tawheed.

During the Ottoman Empire, Tawheed Efendi (born around 1500 AD) was a renowned calligrapher and poet from Istanbul, Turkey. His works celebrated the beauty of the Arabic script and the teachings of Tawheed.

In more recent times, Tawheed ibn Abdul Wahhab (born around 1703 AD) was a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from Arabia. He is known for his efforts to revive the pure teachings of Tawheed and his call for a return to the fundamental principles of Islam.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Tawheed throughout history, reflecting the significance and importance of this concept in Islamic tradition and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tawheed over time

The chart below shows babies named Tawheed 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 Tawheed, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tawheed
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Decades

Tawheed by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tawheed 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 #4279 15 4
2010s #3171 60 10
2000s #2795 41 8
1990s #2888 9 3

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FAQ

Tawheed: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Tawheed was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Tawheed most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 10 babies registered as Tawheed in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tawheed?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "unity" or "oneness of God".

How many people are called Tawheed in the UK?

A total of 125 babies have been registered as Tawheed across the 25 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.