UK girl's name
Zarin
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "golden" or "made of gold".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zarin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zarin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 10 births.
This profile covers 111 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 110 living people in the UK are called Zarin. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zarin ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 10 girls were registered as Zarin.
- • About 110 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zarin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
10 births
Estimated living
110
2026
Meaning
What does Zarin mean?
The name Zarin has its roots in the Persian language, originating from the word "zar" which means gold or golden. This suggests that the name likely emerged in ancient Persia, the region now known as Iran, during the time when the Persian Empire was at its peak, around the 6th century BCE.
Zarin was a popular name among the nobility and aristocracy of the Persian Empire, as gold was associated with wealth, prosperity, and grandeur. The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to the Achaemenid era, where it was mentioned in ancient Persian inscriptions and manuscripts.
In the epic Persian poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the 10th century CE, there is a character named Zarin, who is depicted as a beautiful and virtuous woman. This literary reference further solidifies the name's ancient Persian roots and its association with beauty and virtue.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Zarin. One of the earliest was Zarin Taj Begum (1592-1686), a Mughal princess and the daughter of Prince Daniyal, the eldest son of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. She was renowned for her beauty, intelligence, and patronage of the arts.
Another prominent figure was Zarin Khanum (1856-1936), an Iranian princess and the daughter of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, the king of Persia. She was known for her progressive views and her support for women's education and social reforms.
In the 20th century, Zarin Daruwalla (1935-2018) was an Indian astrologer and author, widely recognized for her expertise in Vedic astrology and her numerous publications on the subject.
Zarin Patel (1918-2000) was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social activist, who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly for the upliftment of women and underprivileged communities.
More recently, Zarin Khuzwayo (1956-2021) was a South African activist and advocate for women's rights and gender equality. She was a prominent figure in the struggle against apartheid and continued her activism after the transition to democracy, focusing on issues of gender-based violence and economic empowerment.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Zarin throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and the diverse backgrounds of those who have borne this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zarin over time
The chart below shows babies named Zarin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zarin, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zarin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zarin 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 | #3723 | 26 | 4 |
| 2000s | #2884 | 65 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2998 | 20 | 4 |
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- Zuzanna 4,231
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- Zofia 2,773
- Zaynah 1,472
- Zaina 1,376
- Zoey 1,262
- Zarah 1,167
FAQ
Zarin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zarin in the UK right now?
In 2018, Zarin was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zarin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 10 babies registered as Zarin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zarin?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "golden" or "made of gold".
How many people are called Zarin in the UK?
A total of 111 babies have been registered as Zarin across the 18 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.