UK girl's name
Tazmin
A predominantly feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "invaluable" or "priceless".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tazmin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tazmin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 46 births.
This profile covers 406 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 7% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 407 living people in the UK are called Tazmin. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tazmin ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 46 girls were registered as Tazmin.
- • Tazmin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #606 in 2006.
- • About 407 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tazmin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
46 births
Estimated living
407
2026
Meaning
What does Tazmin mean?
The name Tazmin is believed to have its origins in the Persian language. It is derived from the Persian word 'tāzmīn', which means 'to guarantee' or 'to pledge'. The name first gained popularity in the Middle East and surrounding regions during the medieval period.
In ancient Persian literature, the name Tazmin is mentioned as a symbolic representation of loyalty and commitment. It is said that this name was often given to individuals who were known for their unwavering dedication and trustworthiness.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tazmin can be found in the works of the renowned Persian poet, Rumi (1207-1273 CE). He made reference to a character named Tazmin in one of his poetic verses, praising her for her steadfast nature and devotion.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tazmin. One such person was Tazmin al-Baghdadi (1100-1170 CE), a celebrated Islamic scholar and philosopher from Baghdad. His contributions to the fields of theology and ethics were highly regarded during his time.
Another prominent figure with the name Tazmin was Tazmin Khan (1670-1745 CE), a powerful military commander who served under the Mughal Empire in India. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
In the realm of literature, Tazmin Anwar (1910-1983) was a renowned Urdu poet and writer from Pakistan. Her poetic works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earning her widespread acclaim.
Tazmin Begum (1880-1964) was a pioneering educator and women's rights activist from British India. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women, establishing several schools and advocating for social reforms.
While the name Tazmin has its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained recognition across various regions and eras throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tazmin over time
The chart below shows babies named Tazmin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tazmin, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 46 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tazmin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tazmin 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 | #3787 | 43 | 6 |
| 2000s | #1229 | 275 | 10 |
| 1990s | #975 | 88 | 4 |
Geography
Where Tazmin is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Tazmin. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Tazmin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #606 in 2006.
Across the UK
Tazmin in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#606 in 2006
1 years of NRS records, 4 total registered
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- Tiana 3,570
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FAQ
Tazmin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tazmin in the UK right now?
In 2018, Tazmin was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tazmin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 46 babies registered as Tazmin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tazmin?
A predominantly feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "invaluable" or "priceless".
How many people are called Tazmin in the UK?
A total of 406 babies have been registered as Tazmin across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 4 more in Scotland.
Where is Tazmin most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Tazmin ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #606 in 2006. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.