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UK girl's name

Arezo

A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "wish" or "desire".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Arezo is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Arezo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. 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.

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

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Arezo. 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 2021 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Arezo ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 girls were registered as Arezo.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arezo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5493

2020

Births in 2020

3

Latest year

Peak year

2020

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Arezo mean?

The name Arezo is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, and it has been in use since ancient times in regions of modern-day Iran and surrounding areas. Arezo is thought to be derived from the Persian word "Arezoo," which means "wish" or "desire." This suggests that the name may have been given to children as a way to express a parent's wish or desire for their well-being and prosperity.

One of the earliest known references to the name Arezo can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. In this epic, there is a character named Arezo, although it is unclear whether this was a real person or a fictional character created by the poet.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Arezo. One of the earliest documented examples is Arezo Khanum (born around 1835), who was a prominent Persian painter and calligrapher during the Qajar dynasty in Iran. She was renowned for her intricate and detailed works, which often depicted scenes from Persian mythology and literature.

Another historical figure with the name Arezo was Arezo Qateel (1907-1988), an Afghan poet and writer who is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Afghan literature. Her works often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society.

In the field of science, Arezo Karimi (born 1949) is a notable Iranian physicist and academic. She has made significant contributions to the study of particle physics and has held various leadership positions at universities and research institutions in Iran and abroad.

Moving to the arts, Arezo Jahani (born 1976) is an Iranian-American visual artist and filmmaker known for her thought-provoking works that explore themes of identity, migration, and cultural displacement. Her works have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.

Lastly, Arezo Yazdi (born 1985) is a contemporary Afghan singer and songwriter who has gained popularity for her unique blend of traditional Afghan music with modern influences. Her music often explores themes of love, social issues, and Afghan culture, and she has become a prominent voice for women in the Afghan music industry.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Arezo by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arezo 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 #5493 3 1

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FAQ

Arezo: questions and answers

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

In 2020, Arezo was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Arezo most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Arezo in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Arezo?

A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "wish" or "desire".

How many people are called Arezo in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Arezo 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.