UK boy's name
Ahzab
Arabic name meaning "confederates" or "parties", referring to the confederation of Arab tribes.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ahzab is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ahzab popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. 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.
Ahzab is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ahzab. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ahzab ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 boys were registered as Ahzab.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ahzab as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Ahzab mean?
The name Ahzab originates from the Arabic language and is derived from the word "hizb," which means "group" or "party." It is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.
The name Ahzab is often associated with the Battle of the Trench, also known as the Battle of the Confederates or the Battle of the Ahzab, which took place in 627 AD during the early days of Islam. This battle is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and is considered a significant event in Islamic history.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ahzab can be found in the writings of Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries. They documented the events surrounding the Battle of the Trench and the role played by various individuals and groups involved in the conflict.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ahzab. One of the most famous was Ahzab bin Qays al-Ansari, a companion of Prophet Muhammad who participated in the Battle of the Trench. He lived in the 7th century AD and is known for his bravery and loyalty to the Islamic cause.
Another prominent figure was Ahzab al-Kindi, an Arab mathematician and philosopher who lived in the 9th century AD. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and optics, and his works were widely studied and influential during the Islamic Golden Age.
In the 10th century, Ahzab ibn Abi Dulaf al-Qaysi was a renowned Arab poet and literary critic. He was known for his mastery of the Arabic language and his influential works on poetry and literary analysis.
During the 12th century, Ahzab al-Din al-Suhrawardi was a prominent Persian philosopher and mystic. He founded the philosophical and spiritual movement known as the Illuminationist School, which had a profound impact on Islamic thought and mysticism.
In more recent times, Ahzab Amin Ahmed was an Egyptian writer and journalist who lived in the 20th century (1901-1967). He was a prominent figure in the Arab literary world and played a significant role in the development of modern Arabic literature.
It is important to note that while the name Ahzab has deep historical roots and significance within the Islamic tradition, its usage and popularity may have varied across different regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ahzab by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ahzab 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 | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Ahzab: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ahzab in the UK right now?
In 2018, Ahzab was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ahzab most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Ahzab in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ahzab?
Arabic name meaning "confederates" or "parties", referring to the confederation of Arab tribes.
How many people are called Ahzab in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ahzab across the 1 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.