UK girl's name
Zubaidah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "delicate" or "fragrant".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zubaidah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zubaidah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4003, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2006 to 2014. 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 100% 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 Zubaidah. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zubaidah ranked #4003 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 girls were registered as Zubaidah.
- • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zubaidah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4003
2014
Births in 2014
5
Latest year
Peak year
2013
5 births
Estimated living
27
2026
Meaning
What does Zubaidah mean?
The name Zubaidah is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Arabic language. It is derived from the word "zabdah," which means "butter" or "cream." This name is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the 7th century AD, coinciding with the rise of Islam and the spread of the Arabic language.
One of the earliest known references to the name Zubaidah can be found in the Islamic holy book, the Quran. It is mentioned as the name of a servant of the Prophet Muhammad's wife, Khadijah. This early mention suggests that the name was already in use during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad, who lived from 570 to 632 AD.
The name gained greater prominence during the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 AD. One of the most famous historical figures with this name was Zubaidah bint Jafar, the wife of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid, who ruled from 786 to 809 AD. She was known for her intelligence, piety, and charitable works, and her name became associated with refinement and nobility.
Another notable Zubaidah in history was Zubaidah bint al-Kasim, who lived during the 9th century AD. She was a renowned scholar and poet, and her works are still studied and celebrated in the Arabic literary tradition.
In the 10th century, Zubaidah al-Asturlabiya was a famous astronomer and mathematician from Baghdad. She made significant contributions to the field of astrolabe-making, which was an important tool for navigation and timekeeping at the time.
Moving forward in time, Zubaidah Jalal was a prominent Sufi mystic and poet who lived in India during the 16th century. Her poetic works, which often explored themes of divine love and spiritual enlightenment, have left a lasting impact on the Sufi tradition.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Zubaidah. While the name has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical and religious boundaries, becoming a beautiful and timeless name that has graced the lives of remarkable women across various cultures and eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zubaidah over time
The chart below shows babies named Zubaidah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zubaidah, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2014, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zubaidah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zubaidah 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 | #4414 | 18 | 4 |
| 2000s | #5387 | 9 | 3 |
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FAQ
Zubaidah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zubaidah in the UK right now?
In 2014, Zubaidah was ranked #4003 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Zubaidah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Zubaidah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zubaidah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "delicate" or "fragrant".
How many people are called Zubaidah in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Zubaidah 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.