Barkat is a distinctive choice, ranked #795 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Barkat in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#795
About the Name Barkat
2024 marks Barkat's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #795. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2023.
Barkat is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Barkat
Unlikely. With around 47 UK babies named Barkat per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Barkat in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Barkat has held a stable position around #795 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #795 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Barkat is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Barkat include: Alona Barkat — Alona Barkat is an Israeli businesswoman, and owner of the football team Hapoel Be'er Sheva.; Waqas Barkat — Waqas Barkat is a Pakistani-born Hong Kong cricketer.; Nir Barkat — Nir Barkat is an Israeli businessman and politician, currently serving as Minister of Economy..
Barkat does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Barkats in the wild.
47
UK babies named Barkat (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 674 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Barkat
Likely around 1 other Barkat in the class
UK Popularity (2023–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Barkat
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Nir Barkat is an Israeli businessman and politician, currently serving as Minister of Economy. He previously served as mayor of Jerusalem from 2008 to 2018.
Ustad Barkat Ali Khan was a Pakistani classical singer, younger brother of Bade Ghulam Ali Khan and elder brother of Mubarak Ali Khan, and belonged to the Patiala gharana of music.
Barkat Ali Rind is a Pakistani politician from Kech District. He is currently serving as a member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan since February 2024.
Barkat Ahmad was a sepoy mutineer and leading figure of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Barkat Ahmad led the army of Indian rebels in the Battle of Chinhat, in Awadh region.