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UK boy's name

Aizan

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "successful" or "happy".

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.

Aizan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aizan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.

This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2023 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.

Aizan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Aizan. 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

  • Aizan ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 boys were registered as Aizan.
  • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aizan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3688

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2024

5 births

Estimated living

8

2026

Meaning

What does Aizan mean?

The name Aizan is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, traced back to the ancient Iranian civilization that flourished in the region now known as modern-day Iran. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Persian word "aiz," meaning "great" or "noble."

Historically, the name Aizan has been associated with influential figures and notable personalities from the Persian culture. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this literary masterpiece, Aizan is mentioned as the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Rostam.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals bearing the name Aizan have left their mark on various fields. One such figure was Aizan al-Tamimi, a distinguished Arab scholar and poet who lived during the 8th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and his expertise in various disciplines, including grammar and poetry.

Another notable bearer of the name Aizan was Aizan ibn Abdallah al-Kurashi, a revered Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 9th century CE. He was highly respected for his extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his influential works on legal interpretations.

In the realm of Persian history, Aizan ibn Husayn al-Shirazi (c. 1100 CE) was a renowned physician and philosopher. He was celebrated for his groundbreaking medical treatises and his contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge during the Islamic Golden Age.

Aizan Khalili, born in 1556 CE, was a prominent Persian calligrapher and artist. His exquisite calligraphic works and intricate designs adorned numerous manuscripts and architectural monuments, earning him a revered status among the master calligraphers of his time.

While the name Aizan may have ancient roots and historical significance, it has maintained its appeal and usage across various cultures and regions over the centuries, serving as a testament to its enduring legacy and the rich tapestry of human diversity.

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Popularity

Aizan over time

The chart below shows babies named Aizan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2023 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 Aizan, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aizan
01345202320232024

Decades

Aizan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aizan 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 #4340 8 2

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FAQ

Aizan: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Aizan was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Aizan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Aizan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aizan?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "successful" or "happy".

How many people are called Aizan in the UK?

A total of 8 babies have been registered as Aizan across the 2 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.