UK girl's name
Almaz
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "diamond.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Almaz is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Almaz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. 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.
Almaz is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Almaz. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Almaz ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 girls were registered as Almaz.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Almaz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Almaz mean?
The name Almaz is of Persian origin and is derived from the Persian word "almās" meaning "diamond." It is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Iran during the 6th century CE.
This name was popularized in the Persian-speaking world during the medieval period, when diamond mining and trade flourished in the region. The name was often given to children as a symbol of purity, strength, and resilience, reflecting the qualities of the precious gemstone.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Almaz can be found in the epic Persian poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings) written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In the poem, Almaz is mentioned as the name of a Persian warrior.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Almaz. One of the earliest was Almaz Khanum (1292-1373), a renowned Persian poetess and calligrapher who lived during the Ilkhanid period. Her works and calligraphic styles were highly influential in the region.
Another famous bearer of the name was Almaz Khan Ghilzai (1668-1728), a prominent Afghan military leader who played a significant role in the formation of the Hotaki Empire in the early 18th century.
In the 19th century, Almaz Kuli Khan Jalair (1819-1895) was a revered Persian military commander and governor who served under the Qajar dynasty. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the Russo-Persian wars.
Moving into the 20th century, Almaz Atnagulova (1903-1976) was a celebrated Soviet writer and poet from Bashkortostan, known for her works that celebrated the beauty of the Bashkir culture and traditions.
More recently, Almaz Nazmutdinova (1939-2022) was a prominent Russian opera singer and People's Artist of Russia, renowned for her powerful voice and performances in various opera houses across the Soviet Union and Russia.
While the name Almaz is not as common today as it once was in the Persian-speaking world, it continues to hold cultural significance and is still used as a given name in various parts of Central Asia and the Middle East, reflecting the enduring legacy of this ancient and meaningful name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Almaz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Almaz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5201 | 3 | 1 |
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- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
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FAQ
Almaz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Almaz in the UK right now?
In 2007, Almaz was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Almaz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Almaz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Almaz?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "diamond.".
How many people are called Almaz in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Almaz 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.