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UK boy's name

Arbaaz

An Arabic name meaning valiant, strong and powerful.

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.

Arbaaz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Arbaaz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 23 births.

This profile covers 152 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1996 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.

The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 151 living people in the UK are called Arbaaz. 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

  • Arbaaz ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1999, when 23 boys were registered as Arbaaz.
  • About 151 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arbaaz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2921

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

1999

23 births

Estimated living

151

2026

Meaning

What does Arbaaz mean?

The name Arbaaz has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a combination of two Arabic words, "ar" meaning "the" and "baaz" which translates to "falcon" or "hawk." The name can be interpreted to mean "the falcon" or "the hawk." This association with a bird of prey suggests strength, power, and a sharp, keen nature.

The name Arbaaz gained popularity in the Middle East, particularly in regions where Arabic was the predominant language. It has been used by various Arabic communities for centuries, with records of individuals bearing this name dating back to the medieval era.

One of the earliest known references to the name Arbaaz can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab scholar and historian, Ibn Khaldun, who lived from 1332 to 1406 CE. In his historical works, he mentioned an individual named Arbaaz ibn Khalid, a military commander who served under the Abbasid Caliphate in the 9th century.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Arbaaz. One such individual was Arbaaz al-Mulk, a powerful vizier (minister) who served under the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century. He was known for his political acumen and played a crucial role in the governance of the empire during his tenure.

Another prominent figure was Arbaaz al-Din, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 12th century. He was widely respected for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his interpretations of religious texts.

In the realm of literature, Arbaaz al-Azdi was a celebrated Arab poet who lived during the 7th century. His poetry, which often touched upon themes of love, war, and societal issues, was widely acclaimed and has been preserved in various literary anthologies.

During the 13th century, Arbaaz al-Tusi was a prominent Persian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of trigonometry and spherical geometry.

In more recent times, Arbaaz Khan, an Indian actor and film producer born in 1967, has helped popularize the name in the Indian subcontinent. He has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and is known for his roles in action and comedy movies.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Arbaaz over time

The chart below shows babies named Arbaaz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Arbaaz, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 23 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Arbaaz
06121723199620102024

Decades

Arbaaz by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arbaaz 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 #4234 13 3
2010s #3727 13 3
2000s #2579 73 10
1990s #1215 53 4

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FAQ

Arbaaz: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Arbaaz was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Arbaaz most popular?

The peak year on record was 1999, with 23 babies registered as Arbaaz in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Arbaaz?

An Arabic name meaning valiant, strong and powerful.

How many people are called Arbaaz in the UK?

A total of 152 babies have been registered as Arbaaz across the 20 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.