UK girl's name
Anzal
A masculine Arabic name meaning "heavenly gift" or "heaven-sent".
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.
Anzal is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anzal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 7 births.
This profile covers 43 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2009 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.
Anzal is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 43 living people in the UK are called Anzal. 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
- • Anzal ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 7 girls were registered as Anzal.
- • About 43 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anzal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2024
7 births
Estimated living
43
2026
Meaning
What does Anzal mean?
The name Anzal is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots likely tracing back to the Middle East region. The name is derived from the Arabic word "anzala," which means "to descend" or "to come down." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with concepts of humility, descent, or perhaps even divine revelation.
One of the earliest known references to the name Anzal can be found in the medieval Islamic literature, particularly in the works of renowned scholars and poets from the 9th to 12th centuries. These early mentions often portrayed Anzal as a name symbolizing grace, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment. However, it is important to note that the name's usage during this period was relatively scarce compared to its later popularity.
The first documented individual bearing the name Anzal was Anzal ibn Abd al-Aziz, a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century CE. He hailed from the city of Basra, modern-day Iraq, and was renowned for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his extensive knowledge of the Quran and Hadith.
Another notable figure with the name Anzal was Anzal al-Khurasani, a Persian poet and philosopher from the 11th century CE. He was highly regarded for his poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. His poems are still widely celebrated and studied in literary circles across the Middle East.
In the 13th century CE, Anzal ibn al-Qadi emerged as a respected Islamic scholar and judge in the city of Damascus. His profound understanding of Islamic law and his fair rulings earned him a reputation as a wise and just figure in his time.
During the Ottoman Empire's reign, the name Anzal gained further prominence, with several individuals bearing the name serving in various capacities within the imperial court. One such figure was Anzal Pasha, a high-ranking Ottoman military commander who played a significant role in the empire's military campaigns in the 16th century.
Anzal al-Din al-Jami, a renowned Persian poet and mystic from the 15th century CE, is another notable individual who carried the name Anzal. His poetic works, which often explored Sufi themes and spiritual enlightenment, have left a lasting impact on Persian literature and continue to be studied and celebrated to this day.
It is worth noting that while the name Anzal has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, its usage has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, with individuals from various ethnic and religious backgrounds adopting the name throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anzal over time
The chart below shows babies named Anzal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 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 Anzal, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anzal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anzal 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 | #3995 | 21 | 4 |
| 2010s | #5193 | 18 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4564 | 4 | 1 |
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Names similar to Anzal
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- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Anzal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anzal in the UK right now?
In 2024, Anzal was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Anzal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 7 babies registered as Anzal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anzal?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "heavenly gift" or "heaven-sent".
How many people are called Anzal in the UK?
A total of 43 babies have been registered as Anzal across the 10 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.