UK boy's name
Arbaz
An Arabic name meaning "intrepid" or "successful person".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Arbaz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Arbaz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 12 births.
This profile covers 67 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. 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 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 66 living people in the UK are called Arbaz. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Arbaz ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 12 boys were registered as Arbaz.
- • About 66 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arbaz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
12 births
Estimated living
66
2026
Meaning
What does Arbaz mean?
The name Arbaz is an Arabic name with roots tracing back to the ancient Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "arbaz," which means "strong" or "powerful." The name is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the medieval period, around the 7th or 8th century AD.
Historically, the name Arbaz was often associated with strength, courage, and leadership qualities. It was commonly given to male children with the hope that they would grow up to be courageous and influential individuals. The name gained popularity among Arab tribes and communities, and it gradually spread to other parts of the Islamic world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arbaz can be found in ancient Arabic literature and historical records from the Abbasid Caliphate era (750-1258 AD). During this period, several notable figures bore the name Arbaz, including Arbaz ibn Abdallah, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the name Arbaz. One such figure was Arbaz al-Kindi, a prominent Arab philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 9th century AD (801-873 AD). He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and optics and is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Islamic Golden Age.
Another historical figure with the name Arbaz was Arbaz al-Andalusi, a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). He lived during the 11th century AD (1030-1094 AD) and was highly regarded for his works on Islamic jurisprudence and literature.
In the 12th century AD, Arbaz ibn Masud was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Persia (modern-day Iran). He was known for his expertise in Islamic law and his contributions to the development of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence.
During the Ottoman Empire era, Arbaz Pasha was a notable military commander and statesman who lived in the 16th century AD (1515-1585 AD). He served as the Governor of Bosnia and played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of Ottoman rule in the Balkans.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Arbaz, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and significance associated with this name throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Arbaz over time
The chart below shows babies named Arbaz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Arbaz, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arbaz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arbaz 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 | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2711 | 34 | 6 |
| 1990s | #1780 | 30 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Arbaz
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Arbaz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Arbaz in the UK right now?
In 2010, Arbaz was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Arbaz most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 12 babies registered as Arbaz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Arbaz?
An Arabic name meaning "intrepid" or "successful person".
How many people are called Arbaz in the UK?
A total of 67 babies have been registered as Arbaz across the 11 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.