UK girl's name
Ziyanah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beauty, splendor, or ornament".
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.
Ziyanah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ziyanah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2022 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.
Ziyanah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Ziyanah. 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
- • Ziyanah ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 4 girls were registered as Ziyanah.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ziyanah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2023
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Ziyanah mean?
The name Ziyanah has its roots in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the word "zain," which means "beautiful" or "adornment." The name can be traced back to the 7th century, when it was first used in the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ziyanah can be found in the ancient Islamic texts, where it was mentioned as the name of a revered scholar and poet from the city of Basra, Iraq. This scholar, who lived in the 8th century, was known for her remarkable intellect and contributions to the field of Arabic literature.
Throughout the centuries, the name Ziyanah has been associated with various prominent figures. One notable example is Ziyanah bint al-Qayyim, a 12th-century scholar and theologian from Damascus, Syria. She was renowned for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her writings, which were widely studied and respected.
In the 14th century, Ziyanah al-Maridini was a celebrated poet and calligrapher from the city of Mardin, located in modern-day Turkey. Her works were highly regarded for their elegance and artistic merit, and she was known to have influenced many subsequent generations of calligraphers and poets.
Another significant figure bearing the name Ziyanah was Ziyanah al-Andalusiyah, a 15th-century mathematician and astronomer from Andalusia, Spain. She made important contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization, and her work was widely recognized and studied across Europe and the Middle East.
In more recent history, Ziyanah al-Baghdadi was a 19th-century Iraqi poet and writer who gained prominence for her powerful and evocative poetry. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, and she is celebrated as one of the most influential poets of her time.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Ziyanah throughout history. The name has carried a rich legacy of beauty, wisdom, and cultural significance, reflecting the diverse and vibrant traditions of the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ziyanah over time
The chart below shows babies named Ziyanah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2022 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 Ziyanah, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ziyanah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ziyanah 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 | #5189 | 7 | 2 |
Related
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- Zainab 9,407
- Zahra 8,438
- Zoya 4,523
- Zuzanna 4,231
- Zaynab 3,722
- Zofia 2,773
- Zaynah 1,472
- Zaina 1,376
- Zoey 1,262
- Zarah 1,167
FAQ
Ziyanah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ziyanah in the UK right now?
In 2023, Ziyanah was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ziyanah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 4 babies registered as Ziyanah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ziyanah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beauty, splendor, or ornament".
How many people are called Ziyanah in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Ziyanah across the 2 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.