UK boy's name
Tawhid
An Arabic name that means the oneness and unity 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.
Tawhid is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tawhid 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 2013, with 15 births.
This profile covers 179 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 2001 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 178 living people in the UK are called Tawhid. 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
- • Tawhid ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 15 boys were registered as Tawhid.
- • About 178 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tawhid 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
2013
15 births
Estimated living
178
2026
Meaning
What does Tawhid mean?
The name Tawhid has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "tawheed," which means the concept of oneness or the unity of God in Islamic theology. The name is closely associated with the fundamental Islamic belief in the oneness of Allah, the one true God.
Tawhid is a central concept in Islam, emphasizing the indivisible oneness of God and rejecting any form of polytheism or association of partners with Him. It is considered one of the most important principles of Islamic faith and is regarded as the essence of the Islamic creed.
The name Tawhid can be found in various Islamic texts, including the Quran and hadith literature, which are the primary sources of Islamic teachings. It is mentioned in reference to the fundamental belief in the oneness of God and the rejection of idolatry.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tawhid can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the early Muslim community. It was used as a name to reflect the significance of this core Islamic principle.
Throughout Islamic history, several notable figures have borne the name Tawhid, reflecting the importance of this concept in Muslim societies. One such individual was Tawhid al-Nuri (1505-1588 CE), a prominent Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic from Iran. He authored several works on Islamic theology and spirituality, including a treatise on the concept of Tawhid.
Another notable figure was Tawhid ibn al-Bukhari (810-892 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and hadith compiler from Bukhara (present-day Uzbekistan). He is known for his extensive work in collecting and authenticating the sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad, which are recorded in his monumental work, "Sahih al-Bukhari."
In the 12th century CE, Tawhid al-Tawil was a prominent Islamic jurist and theologian from Andalusia (present-day Spain). He made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and wrote extensively on the principles of Tawhid.
During the 13th century CE, Tawhid al-Baghdadi was a renowned Islamic philosopher and scholar from Baghdad. He was known for his works on metaphysics, logic, and the reconciliation of Islamic teachings with Greek philosophy.
In more recent times, Tawhid ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud (1965-present) is a member of the Saudi royal family and a prominent figure in the Islamic world. He has held various positions within the Saudi government and is known for his efforts in promoting Islamic education and values.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tawhid over time
The chart below shows babies named Tawhid registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 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 Tawhid, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tawhid by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tawhid 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 | #3110 | 25 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2450 | 90 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2170 | 64 | 9 |
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- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
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FAQ
Tawhid: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tawhid in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tawhid was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Tawhid most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 15 babies registered as Tawhid in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tawhid?
An Arabic name that means the oneness and unity of God.
How many people are called Tawhid in the UK?
A total of 179 babies have been registered as Tawhid across the 23 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.