UK name, mostly boys
Zahin
A name of Arabic origin meaning "bright" or "shining".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zahin is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Zahin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 6 births.
This profile covers 45 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1997 to 2017. 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 45 living people in the UK are called Zahin. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zahin ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 6 boys were registered as Zahin.
- • About 45 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zahin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 93.8% of Zahin registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
6 births
Estimated living
45
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Zahin
In England and Wales birth records, Zahin has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 93.8% of registrations are for boys and 6.3% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Zahin registered for boys
- Ranked #4,812 in 2017
- 3 boys registered in 2017
- Peak: 2015 (6 births)
Zahin registered for girls
- Ranked #4,137 in 2002
- 3 girls registered in 2002
- Peak: 2002 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Zahin mean?
The name Zahin is thought to have originated from the Persian language, where it is derived from the word "zahin," meaning "intelligent" or "wise." This name has its roots in ancient Persia, now known as Iran, and dates back to the early medieval period, around the 7th to 10th centuries CE.
The earliest recorded use of the name Zahin can be traced back to the Islamic Golden Age, a period of significant cultural, economic, and scientific advancement in the Islamic world. During this time, many scholarly works and historical records were produced, and it is possible that the name Zahin was mentioned in some of these texts, although specific references are scarce.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Zahin was Zahin al-Baghdadi, a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. Al-Baghdadi made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry and is credited with introducing the concept of the sine function.
Another notable figure with the name Zahin was Zahin al-Din Mahmud Shah, a Sultan of the Bahmani Sultanate in the Deccan region of India. He ruled from 1378 to 1397 CE and was known for his patronage of arts and architecture, as well as his efforts to promote education and cultural development in his kingdom.
In the 13th century, there was a Persian poet named Zahin al-Din Anvari, who was highly regarded for his mastery of the ghazal form of poetry. His works were widely read and celebrated across the Persian-speaking world, and he is considered one of the greatest poets of his era.
During the 14th century, a Persian scholar and physician named Zahin al-Din Ismail al-Jurjani made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He wrote several influential treatises on various medical topics, including anatomy, pharmacology, and the treatment of diseases.
Another individual with the name Zahin who left a lasting impact was Zahin al-Din Muhammad Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire in India. Born in 1483 CE, Babur was a descendant of Genghis Khan and Timur, and his memoirs, known as the Baburnama, provide valuable insights into the history and culture of Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent during that period.
While the name Zahin has its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world, particularly in regions with historical ties to the Persian Empire or Islamic influence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zahin over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Zahin in England and Wales, from 1997 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zahin, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zahin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zahin 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 | #4153 | 20 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3735 | 18 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2619 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Zahin
- Zachary 29,362
- Zak 9,988
- Zain 7,620
- Zac 7,272
- Zack 7,101
- Zakariya 5,447
- Zach 4,754
- Zayn 4,326
- Zachariah 3,234
- Zion 3,141
- Zane 2,818
- Zayd 2,609
FAQ
Zahin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zahin in the UK right now?
In 2017, Zahin was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zahin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 6 babies registered as Zahin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zahin?
A name of Arabic origin meaning "bright" or "shining".
How many people are called Zahin in the UK?
A total of 45 babies have been registered as Zahin across the 12 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.