UK girl's name
Tayiba
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "good" or "pure".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tayiba is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tayiba popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 13 births.
This profile covers 108 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1999 to 2019. 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 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 107 living people in the UK are called Tayiba. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tayiba ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 13 girls were registered as Tayiba.
- • About 107 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tayiba as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
13 births
Estimated living
107
2026
Meaning
What does Tayiba mean?
Tayiba is an Arabic name that originates from the root word "tayyib," which means "good," "pure," or "pleasant." The name can be traced back to the 7th century and the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.
The name Tayiba gained popularity among Muslim communities as it carries a positive and virtuous connotation. In Islamic traditions, it is believed that the name Tayiba was mentioned in religious texts and scriptures, such as the Quran and Hadith, although the exact references are subject to scholarly interpretation.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tayiba can be found in historical records from the early Islamic era. Tayiba bint Abi Bakr, born in the 7th century, was the daughter of Abu Bakr, a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Caliph of Islam.
Throughout history, the name Tayiba has been borne by several notable figures. Tayiba Begum, born in the 16th century, was a prominent Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Humayun. She played a significant role in the Mughal dynasty's cultural and artistic legacy.
In the 19th century, Tayiba Hafiz Kadriya was a renowned Sufi scholar and spiritual leader from present-day Uzbekistan. She was known for her contributions to Islamic mysticism and her teachings on the spiritual path.
Another notable figure was Tayiba al-Khansa, born in the early 20th century, who was a pioneering Egyptian feminist and activist. She fought for women's rights and advocated for education and social reform in Egypt.
In more recent times, Tayiba Begum Liaquat Ali Khan, born in the late 19th century, was the wife of Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan. She played an influential role in the country's political and social landscape during its formative years.
While the name Tayiba has its roots in Arabic and Islamic culture, it has gained popularity across various regions and communities, transcending linguistic and cultural boundaries. The name continues to be cherished for its positive connotations and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tayiba over time
The chart below shows babies named Tayiba registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tayiba, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tayiba by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tayiba 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4379 | 39 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2909 | 65 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3225 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tayiba: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tayiba in the UK right now?
In 2019, Tayiba was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tayiba most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 13 babies registered as Tayiba in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tayiba?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "good" or "pure".
How many people are called Tayiba in the UK?
A total of 108 babies have been registered as Tayiba across the 18 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.