UK girl's name
Tayyaba
A feminine Arabic name meaning "pure" or "righteous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tayyaba is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tayyaba popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 11 births.
This profile covers 118 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1996 to 2020. 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 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 117 living people in the UK are called Tayyaba. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tayyaba ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 11 girls were registered as Tayyaba.
- • About 117 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tayyaba as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
11 births
Estimated living
117
2026
Meaning
What does Tayyaba mean?
The name Tayyaba finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the root word 'tayyib', which means pure, virtuous, or good. The name is widely used in the Middle East, particularly in Muslim communities.
In Islamic tradition, Tayyaba is one of the ninety-nine names attributed to Allah, the Supreme Being. It is mentioned in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, as one of the beautiful attributes of God. The name is often given to girls with the intention of instilling purity and goodness in their character.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tayyaba can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the early Islamic era. It was a popular name among the Arabs and gradually spread to other regions as Islam expanded.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tayyaba. One of the earliest recorded examples is Tayyaba bint Ismail al-Khatib (1070-1130 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Baghdad, Iraq. She was highly respected for her knowledge of Arabic literature and poetry.
Another prominent figure was Tayyaba Begum (1629-1675 CE), a Mughal princess and the daughter of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal. She was known for her patronage of art, architecture, and poetry.
In the 20th century, Tayyaba Zaheer (1919-2007) was a Pakistani writer and journalist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in her country. She was a vocal advocate for women's education and empowerment.
Tayyaba Bukhari (born 1956) is a renowned Pakistani artist and sculptor, known for her unique style that blends traditional and contemporary elements. Her works have been exhibited globally and are part of numerous prestigious collections.
Tayyaba Fatima (born 1974) is a Pakistani politician and human rights activist. She has served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and has been a vocal advocate for women's rights, education, and social justice.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Tayyaba throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and the virtues it represents.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tayyaba over time
The chart below shows babies named Tayyaba registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tayyaba, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tayyaba by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tayyaba 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 | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4374 | 35 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3232 | 50 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2086 | 30 | 4 |
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FAQ
Tayyaba: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tayyaba in the UK right now?
In 2020, Tayyaba was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tayyaba most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 11 babies registered as Tayyaba in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tayyaba?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "pure" or "righteous".
How many people are called Tayyaba in the UK?
A total of 118 babies have been registered as Tayyaba across the 21 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.