UK girl's name
Tuleen
A feminine Arabic name meaning "morning light" or "dawn".
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.
Tuleen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tuleen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2009 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.
Tuleen is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Tuleen. 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
- • Tuleen ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 girls were registered as Tuleen.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tuleen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2024
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Tuleen mean?
The name Tuleen is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, where it is a variation of the name Thulayn or Thulain. It is derived from the Arabic word "thuluth," which means "one-third." The name likely finds its roots in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in areas with strong Arabic cultural influences.
In Islamic tradition, the name Tuleen is sometimes associated with the concept of the "third heaven," which is mentioned in the Quran. However, there is no direct reference to this name in Islamic scriptures or other religious texts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tuleen can be traced back to the 9th century CE, when a woman named Tuleen bint Abi Bakr al-Siddiq was mentioned in historical records as a prominent scholar and student of the Islamic prophet Muhammad's companion, Aisha.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tuleen. One of the most renowned is Tuleen al-Rashid (1190-1249), a Kurdish poet and philosopher who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate. Her works were highly acclaimed for their depth and eloquence, and she was celebrated as a influential figure in the literary and intellectual circles of her time.
Another notable Tuleen was Tuleen al-Duri (1906-1988), an Iraqi archaeologist and historian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. Her excavations and research shed light on the rich cultural heritage of the region, and she was widely respected for her expertise.
In the realm of music, Tuleen al-Attar (1935-2012) was a prominent Syrian singer and composer. She was renowned for her powerful voice and her ability to bring traditional Arabic music to a wider audience. Her performances and recordings have left a lasting legacy in the world of Middle Eastern music.
Tuleen al-Sayed (1949-2010) was an Egyptian actress and activist who was celebrated for her roles in numerous films and television shows. She was also known for her involvement in various social and humanitarian causes, particularly advocating for women's rights and education in the Arab world.
While the name Tuleen may have originated from the Arabic language and culture, it has since been adopted and used in various parts of the world, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. However, its rich historical and cultural roots can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region, where it has held significance and meaning for centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tuleen over time
The chart below shows babies named Tuleen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 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 Tuleen, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tuleen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tuleen 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 | #4192 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tuleen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tuleen in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tuleen was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Tuleen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Tuleen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tuleen?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "morning light" or "dawn".
How many people are called Tuleen in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Tuleen across the 2 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.