UK girl's name
Ummehani
A feminine Arabic name meaning "my mother is my comforting beloved".
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.
Ummehani is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ummehani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 5 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2011 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.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Ummehani. 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
- • Ummehani ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 5 girls were registered as Ummehani.
- • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ummehani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2018
5 births
Estimated living
27
2026
Meaning
What does Ummehani mean?
The name Ummehani is of Arabic origin, derived from the phrase "umm hani," which translates to "mother of tenderness" or "mother of gentleness." This name has its roots in the ancient Arabic culture and can be traced back to the early Islamic period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ummehani can be found in historical texts from the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. According to Islamic traditions, Ummehani was the name given to a woman known for her kindness and compassion towards the poor and needy.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ummehani. One of the most renowned was Ummehani bint Abi Talib (590-680 AD), a prominent figure in early Islamic history and the daughter of Abu Talib, the paternal uncle of Prophet Muhammad. She was known for her unwavering support and devotion to the Prophet and his cause.
Another notable figure was Ummehani bint Al-Walid (625-705 AD), a renowned scholar and poetess of the Umayyad era. She was highly respected for her knowledge and contribution to Arabic literature, and her works have been preserved and studied by scholars throughout the centuries.
In the 12th century, Ummehani bint Ibrahim Al-Ansari (1100-1180 AD) was a celebrated Sufi mystic and spiritual leader. She was known for her profound wisdom and teachings, which influenced many seekers of spiritual enlightenment during her time.
During the Ottoman Empire, Ummehani Khanum (1550-1610 AD) was a prominent figure in the imperial court. She was a patron of the arts and played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of the Ottoman Empire.
In more recent times, Ummehani Abdulrahman (1890-1965 AD) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in the Arab world. She established several schools and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women in her region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ummehani over time
The chart below shows babies named Ummehani registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 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 Ummehani, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ummehani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ummehani 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 | #4759 | 16 | 4 |
| 2010s | #5185 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Ummehani
- Una 945
- Uma 592
- Umaiza 556
- Umaymah 540
- Umme 508
- Ursula 481
- Umaima 407
- Uzma 370
- Umaimah 333
- Umayyah 238
- Umamah 231
- Urwa 200
FAQ
Ummehani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ummehani in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ummehani was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ummehani most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 5 babies registered as Ummehani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ummehani?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "my mother is my comforting beloved".
How many people are called Ummehani in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Ummehani across the 7 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.