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UK girl's name

Aaiza

A feminine Arabic name meaning "one who returns" or "one who reverts".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aaiza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aaiza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2771, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 20 births.

This profile covers 152 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. 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 45% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 151 living people in the UK are called Aaiza. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aaiza ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2017, when 20 girls were registered as Aaiza.
  • About 151 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aaiza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2771

2024

Births in 2024

9

Latest year

Peak year

2017

20 births

Estimated living

151

2026

Meaning

What does Aaiza mean?

The name Aaiza is of Arabic origin and is believed to have emerged in the medieval era around the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic root word "ayz," which means "strength" or "power." The name is often associated with the concepts of resilience, fortitude, and determination.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aaiza can be found in the literary works of renowned Arab poets and scholars from the Abbasid Caliphate era, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century. These literary references suggest that the name was in use among the educated and aristocratic circles of the time.

While the name Aaiza does not appear explicitly in religious scriptures or ancient texts, its root meaning aligns with the values of strength and perseverance that are celebrated in various spiritual and philosophical traditions of the region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aaiza. One such figure was Aaiza al-Andalusiyya (1058-1135), a renowned poet and scholar from the Andalusian region of Spain during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization. Her literary works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, have left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the era.

Another prominent figure was Aaiza bint Al-Hakim (1025-1090), a princess and influential figure in the Fatimid Caliphate of Egypt. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the advancement of education and knowledge.

In the realm of music, Aaiza al-Mawsiliyya (1188-1242) was a celebrated musician and singer from the city of Mosul in modern-day Iraq. Her captivating performances and compositions earned her widespread acclaim and recognition during the Ayyubid Dynasty.

Aaiza al-Qurashiyya (1235-1298) was a renowned scholar and educator from the city of Qurashiyya in present-day Iran. Her contributions to the fields of Islamic jurisprudence and theology were highly regarded, and she played a significant role in shaping the intellectual discourse of her time.

Aaiza al-Dimashqiyya (1390-1457) was a Syrian poet and calligrapher whose works were celebrated for their exquisite beauty and profound insights. Her poetic compositions, often adorned with intricate calligraphic designs, have been preserved and cherished as cultural treasures.

These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Aaiza throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the cultural, intellectual, and artistic landscapes of their respective eras.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aaiza over time

The chart below shows babies named Aaiza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aaiza, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aaiza
05101520200120122024

Decades

Aaiza by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aaiza 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 #2347 60 5
2010s #3407 73 9
2000s #4165 19 5

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FAQ

Aaiza: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aaiza in the UK right now?

In 2024, Aaiza was ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.

When was Aaiza most popular?

The peak year on record was 2017, with 20 babies registered as Aaiza in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aaiza?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "one who returns" or "one who reverts".

How many people are called Aaiza in the UK?

A total of 152 babies have been registered as Aaiza across the 19 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.