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UK girl's name

Ubah

Of Arabic origin meaning to return or repent.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Ubah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ubah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 5 births.

This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2011. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Ubah. 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 2012 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Ubah ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 5 girls were registered as Ubah.
  • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ubah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5785

2011

Births in 2011

3

Latest year

Peak year

1996

5 births

Estimated living

14

2026

Meaning

What does Ubah mean?

The name Ubah has its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word 'ubah', which means 'fragrance' or 'perfume'. The name's roots can be traced back to the 7th century, when Arabic culture and language flourished in the Middle East.

Ubah is a name with deep cultural and historical significance. In Islamic literature, Ubah is mentioned as the name of one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad. She was known for her piety and devotion to the faith. Ubah was also the name of a famous Arabian poetess who lived in the 6th century AD and was renowned for her eloquence and mastery of the Arabic language.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ubah can be found in the ancient Arabic text, 'Al-Aghani', which is a collection of biographies of famous singers and musicians from the 8th and 9th centuries. The text mentions a singer named Ubah bint Malik, who was famous for her beautiful voice and performances.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ubah. One such example is Ubah bint al-Walid, a 7th century Arabian woman who was known for her bravery and courage during the early Islamic conquests. Another notable figure was Ubah bint Abi al-Jahm, a 7th century Muslim woman who was one of the first female converts to Islam and a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

In the 12th century, there was a famous female Muslim scholar and poet named Ubah bint al-Qadi al-Marrakushi, who hailed from Morocco. She was renowned for her knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her literary works.

Another notable bearer of the name Ubah was Ubah Mukhtarova, a 19th century Uzbek writer and poet who played a significant role in promoting women's education and empowerment in Central Asia.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Ubah, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and significance across various regions and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ubah over time

The chart below shows babies named Ubah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Ubah, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ubah
01345199620032011

Decades

Ubah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ubah 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 #5785 3 1
2000s #3998 3 1
1990s #3254 8 2

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FAQ

Ubah: questions and answers

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

In 2011, Ubah was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Ubah most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 5 babies registered as Ubah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ubah?

Of Arabic origin meaning to return or repent.

How many people are called Ubah in the UK?

A total of 14 babies have been registered as Ubah across the 4 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.