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UK girl's name

Tayeba

A feminine Arabic name meaning "virtuous" or "righteous".

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.

Tayeba is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tayeba popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 5 births.

This profile covers 35 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 1998 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 35 living people in the UK are called Tayeba. 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

  • Tayeba ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2014, when 5 girls were registered as Tayeba.
  • About 35 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tayeba as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2014

5 births

Estimated living

35

2026

Meaning

What does Tayeba mean?

The name Tayeba has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, with roots dating back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "tayyib," which means "good" or "pure." The name is believed to have first appeared during the early years of Islam, as it carries a positive and virtuous connotation.

In its earliest form, the name was spelled as "Tayyibah," reflecting its Arabic roots. Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, leading to the modern form of "Tayeba." The name has been popular among Arabic-speaking communities and Muslim families for centuries, as it reflects the values of goodness and purity that are highly esteemed in Islamic teachings.

Historically, the name Tayeba has been associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded examples is Tayeba bint Abi Bakr, who lived during the 7th century AD and was the daughter of Abu Bakr, one of the closest companions of the Prophet Muhammad. Her name has been mentioned in Islamic historical records and traditions.

Another prominent figure bearing the name Tayeba was Tayeba bint al-Husayn, who lived in the 8th century AD and was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad through his grandson, Husayn ibn Ali. She was known for her piety and devotion to Islamic teachings.

In the 11th century, Tayeba bint Ahmad al-Naysaburi was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from the city of Nishapur in present-day Iran. Her contributions to Islamic literature and poetry have been celebrated throughout the centuries.

During the 13th century, Tayeba bint Abi al-Qasim al-Andalusi was a prominent female scholar and poet from the Islamic civilization in Andalusia (modern-day Spain). She was renowned for her expertise in various fields, including Arabic language, literature, and Islamic jurisprudence.

In more recent times, Tayeba Begum Liaquat Ali Khan (1914-1990) was the wife of Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan. She played an influential role in the social and political spheres of the newly formed nation and was a renowned philanthropist and advocate for women's rights.

While these are just a few examples, the name Tayeba has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of culture, scholarship, and social progress in various parts of the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tayeba over time

The chart below shows babies named Tayeba registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Tayeba, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tayeba
01345199820112024

Decades

Tayeba by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tayeba 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 #4895 8 2
2010s #5165 11 3
2000s #4524 13 4
1990s #3848 3 1

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FAQ

Tayeba: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Tayeba was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Tayeba most popular?

The peak year on record was 2014, with 5 babies registered as Tayeba in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tayeba?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "virtuous" or "righteous".

How many people are called Tayeba in the UK?

A total of 35 babies have been registered as Tayeba across the 10 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.