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UK girl's name

Arnaaz

A feminine name derived from Arabic meaning "grace" or "dignity".

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.

Arnaaz is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Arnaaz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1541, with 20 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 20 births.

This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2022 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.

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

We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Arnaaz. 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

  • Arnaaz ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 20 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 20 girls were registered as Arnaaz.
  • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arnaaz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1541

2024

Births in 2024

20

Latest year

Peak year

2024

20 births

Estimated living

27

2026

Meaning

What does Arnaaz mean?

The name Arnaaz is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Iranian civilization. It is derived from the Old Persian word "Arnav," which means "possessing valor" or "warrior-like."

In ancient Persian mythology, Arnav was the name of a legendary hero celebrated for his bravery and strength on the battlefield. This association with valor and heroism likely contributed to the popularity of the name among the nobility and warrior classes of ancient Persia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arnaaz can be found in the Avesta, the sacred texts of Zoroastrianism, which date back to the 6th century BCE. In these texts, the name is mentioned in reference to a prominent figure revered for their wisdom and spiritual guidance.

Throughout the centuries, the name Arnaaz has been borne by several notable individuals. One such figure was Arnaaz ibn Khalid, an influential Arab scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century CE. His works significantly contributed to the advancement of Arabic literature during the Golden Age of Islam.

Another renowned bearer of the name was Arnaaz al-Samani, a ruler of the Samanid Empire in Central Asia during the 10th century CE. He was known for his patronage of the arts and sciences, and his reign ushered in a period of cultural and intellectual renaissance in the region.

In the realm of religion, Arnaaz al-Ghazali was a prominent Islamic philosopher and theologian who lived in the 11th century CE. His works, particularly "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," had a profound impact on the development of Islamic thought and spirituality.

Moving forward in history, Arnaaz Mirza was a renowned Mughal prince and military commander who lived in the 16th century CE. He played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire, and his exploits were celebrated in numerous contemporary accounts.

In more recent times, one of the most notable figures to bear the name Arnaaz was Arnaaz Khan, a celebrated Indian actor and filmmaker who graced the silver screen from the 1950s to the 1970s. His performances in numerous Bollywood classics earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Arnaaz over time

The chart below shows babies named Arnaaz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2022 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 Arnaaz, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 20 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Arnaaz
05101520202220232024

Decades

Arnaaz by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arnaaz 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 #3973 27 3

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FAQ

Arnaaz: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Arnaaz was ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales, with 20 births registered.

When was Arnaaz most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 20 babies registered as Arnaaz in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Arnaaz?

A feminine name derived from Arabic meaning "grace" or "dignity".

How many people are called Arnaaz in the UK?

A total of 27 babies have been registered as Arnaaz across the 3 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.