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UK girl's name

Tehreem

An Arabic feminine name meaning "honorable" or "respected woman".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tehreem is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tehreem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 13 births.

This profile covers 151 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1998 to 2023. 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 150 living people in the UK are called Tehreem. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tehreem ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2004, when 13 girls were registered as Tehreem.
  • About 150 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tehreem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5687

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2004

13 births

Estimated living

150

2026

Meaning

What does Tehreem mean?

The name Tehreem is a feminine Arabic name that originated in the Middle East and has been in use for centuries. It is derived from the Arabic word "haraam," which means "forbidden" or "sacred." The name Tehreem is a variant spelling of the name Tahrim, which is also of Arabic origin.

Tehreem is believed to have first appeared in ancient Islamic texts and scriptures, where it was used to refer to something that was sacred or prohibited. The name was likely given to girls as a way of signifying their purity and sanctity in the eyes of God.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tehreem can be found in the writings of the 9th-century Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Kindi. He mentioned a woman named Tehreem in one of his works, suggesting that the name was in use during the Abbasid Caliphate era.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tehreem. One of the most famous was Tehreem bint Abbas, a 7th-century Arab woman who was known for her poetry and her contributions to the literary arts. Another notable figure was Tehreem al-Qurashi, a 10th-century Islamic scholar and jurist who wrote extensively on Islamic law and theology.

In the 12th century, there was a Persian poet and mystic named Tehreem al-Din Rumi, who was renowned for her spiritual writings and her influence on the Sufi tradition. She was born in Balkh, which is now part of Afghanistan, and lived from 1207 to 1273.

Another significant figure was Tehreem bint Abi Bakr, a 7th-century Arab woman who was the wife of the Prophet Muhammad and played an important role in the early history of Islam. She was known for her wisdom and her dedication to the faith.

Finally, in the 15th century, there was a Turkish scholar and writer named Tehreem al-Din al-Amasi, who was born in 1426 and died in 1497. He was known for his contributions to the fields of linguistics and literature, and his works were widely read throughout the Ottoman Empire.

While the name Tehreem has its roots in the Middle East and the Islamic world, it has since spread to other parts of the globe and has been adopted by various cultures and communities. However, its Arabic origins and its connection to the concepts of sacredness and purity remain an integral part of its meaning and significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tehreem over time

The chart below shows babies named Tehreem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Tehreem, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 13 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tehreem
0371013199820102023

Decades

Tehreem by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tehreem 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 #5275 10 3
2010s #3570 53 8
2000s #2578 74 9
1990s #2253 14 2

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FAQ

Tehreem: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Tehreem was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Tehreem most popular?

The peak year on record was 2004, with 13 babies registered as Tehreem in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tehreem?

An Arabic feminine name meaning "honorable" or "respected woman".

How many people are called Tehreem in the UK?

A total of 151 babies have been registered as Tehreem across the 22 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.