UK boy's name
Wildan
A masculine name of Indonesian origin, meaning "free" or "independent".
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.
Wildan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Wildan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 6 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2012 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Wildan. 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
- • Wildan ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 6 boys were registered as Wildan.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Wildan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
6 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Wildan mean?
The name Wildan is believed to have its roots in the Arabic language, originating from the region that is now known as the Middle East. The name is derived from the Arabic word "walid," which means "son" or "born." It is possible that the name was initially given to children as a way of expressing the joy and gratitude of having a newborn son.
One of the earliest known references to the name Wildan can be found in ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts dating back to the 7th century CE. During this time, the Islamic Empire was at its peak, and the Arabic language and culture were spreading across vast regions of the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe.
In the 9th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian named Wildan al-Nahrawani lived in present-day Iraq. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his extensive writings on the interpretation of the Quran. Al-Nahrawani's work had a significant influence on the development of Islamic thought and legal tradition.
Another notable figure with the name Wildan was Wildan al-Kindi, a 9th-century Arab philosopher and scientist who lived in present-day Iraq. Al-Kindi is widely regarded as one of the earliest and most influential philosophers in the Islamic Golden Age, and he made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, physics, and philosophy.
In the 12th century, a famous Sufi mystic and poet named Wildan al-Rumi was born in present-day Turkey. Al-Rumi's spiritual teachings and poetry had a profound impact on the development of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam, and his works continue to be widely studied and celebrated to this day.
During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over vast regions of the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe from the 14th to the early 20th century, the name Wildan was relatively common among the ruling elite and aristocracy. One notable figure from this period was Wildan Pasha, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and military commander who served as the governor of several provinces within the empire.
Throughout history, the name Wildan has been borne by numerous individuals from various backgrounds and professions, including scholars, poets, philosophers, and military leaders. While its precise origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name continues to resonate with its rich cultural heritage and historical significance in the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Wildan over time
The chart below shows babies named Wildan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 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 Wildan, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Wildan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Wildan 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 | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4151 | 12 | 3 |
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- William 117,982
- Wilfred 5,302
- Will 3,185
- Warren 2,787
- Wyatt 2,604
- Wesley 2,513
- Woody 1,951
- Walter 1,918
- Wiktor 1,354
- Wayne 979
- Wilbur 975
- Wade 902
FAQ
Wildan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Wildan in the UK right now?
In 2023, Wildan was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Wildan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 6 babies registered as Wildan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Wildan?
A masculine name of Indonesian origin, meaning "free" or "independent".
How many people are called Wildan in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Wildan 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.