UK boy's name
Aariz
A gender neutral name of Arabic origin meaning "obstacle" or "hurdle".
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.
Aariz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aariz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #453, with 89 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 101 births.
This profile covers 1,037 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 88% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,042 living people in the UK are called Aariz. 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
- • Aariz ranked #453 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 89 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 101 boys were registered as Aariz.
- • Aariz ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #614 in 2023.
- • About 1,042 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aariz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#453
2024
Births in 2024
89
Latest year
Peak year
2022
101 births
Estimated living
1,042
2026
Meaning
What does Aariz mean?
The name Aariz is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the word 'ariz', which means 'temporary' or 'transient'. It is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the medieval period, when Arabic culture and language flourished.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aariz can be found in the works of renowned Arabic poet and scholar Al-Mutanabbi, who lived from 915 to 965 CE. In his poetry, he used the term 'aariz' to describe the fleeting nature of life and the temporary state of human existence.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, the name Aariz gained popularity among the intellectual and scholarly circles of the time. It was often given to individuals who were known for their wisdom, knowledge, and appreciation of the ephemeral nature of life.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Aariz was Abu al-Aariz al-Samani, a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and trigonometry.
Another prominent individual with the name Aariz was Aariz al-Din al-Bukhari, a Sufi mystic and poet who lived in the 12th century. He was renowned for his spiritual writings and his ability to convey deep philosophical and mystical concepts through his poetry.
In the realm of literature, Aariz al-Baghdadi was a renowned Arabic poet and literary critic who lived in the 13th century. He is famous for his critical works on Arabic poetry and his contributions to the development of Arabic literary criticism.
During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe from the 14th to the early 20th century, the name Aariz was also used. One notable figure from this period was Aariz Pasha, a high-ranking Ottoman official and statesman who served as the Governor of Egypt in the late 16th century.
Throughout history, the name Aariz has been associated with intellectualism, wisdom, and a deep appreciation for the transient nature of life. It has been carried by scholars, poets, mystics, and those who sought to understand the profound and fleeting aspects of human existence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aariz over time
The chart below shows babies named Aariz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Aariz, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 89 births in 2024, compared with 101 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aariz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aariz 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 | #501 | 402 | 5 |
| 2010s | #657 | 549 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1791 | 86 | 6 |
Geography
Where Aariz is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aariz. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Aariz ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #614 in 2023.
Across the UK
Aariz in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#614 in 2023
3 years of NRS records, 11 total registered
Related
Names similar to Aariz
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- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aariz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aariz in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aariz was ranked #453 for boys in England and Wales, with 89 births registered.
When was Aariz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 101 babies registered as Aariz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aariz?
A gender neutral name of Arabic origin meaning "obstacle" or "hurdle".
How many people are called Aariz in the UK?
A total of 1,037 babies have been registered as Aariz across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 11 more in Scotland.
Where is Aariz most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Aariz ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #614 in 2023. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.