Will my child share the name Madinah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 31 UK babies named Madinah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Madinah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Madinah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Madinah is rising: up 963 places since 2020, to #1,079 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,065 in 2024.

Is Madinah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Madinah 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.

Is Madinah a popular baby name in the United States?

Madinah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1079

Madinah

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Madinah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1079 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Madinah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Madinah

Madinah is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #1065. The name has climbed 977 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

Madinah is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Madinah in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Madinah

Islamic University of Madinah — The Islamic University of Madinah (Arabic: الجامعة الإسلامية بالمدينة المنورة) is a public Islamic university in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
Madinah Wilson-Anton — Madinah Wilson-Anton is an American politician serving in the Delaware House of Representatives for district 26 as a Democrat.

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