UK girl's name
Arzoi
A feminine Arabic name meaning "desire" or "aspiration".
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.
Arzoi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Arzoi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1672, with 18 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 18 births.
This profile covers 34 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2021 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.
Arzoi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Arzoi. 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
- • Arzoi ranked #1672 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 18 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 18 girls were registered as Arzoi.
- • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arzoi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1672
2024
Births in 2024
18
Latest year
Peak year
2024
18 births
Estimated living
34
2026
Meaning
What does Arzoi mean?
The name Arzoi is of Persian origin, originating from the ancient Persian language and culture. It is believed to have roots in the word "arz," which means "value" or "worth," and the suffix "-oi," which is a common Persian name ending.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Arzoi can be found in the Shahnameh, the national epic of Greater Iran, written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this epic tale, Arzoi is mentioned as the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary heroes.
Throughout the centuries, the name Arzoi has been borne by several notable individuals in the Persian cultural sphere. One of the earliest recorded figures with this name was Arzoi al-Isfahani, a celebrated Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century CE. His works, which included poetry and treatises on various subjects, were highly regarded during his time.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Arzoi was Arzoi Beg, a Safavid-era military commander and governor who lived in the 16th century CE. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Safavid Empire, leading several successful military campaigns and governing various provinces.
In the realm of literature, Arzoi Kashi was a renowned Persian poet and mystic who lived in the 15th century CE. His poetic works, which often explored themes of spirituality and divine love, were widely celebrated and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and literary enthusiasts.
Moving forward in time, Arzoi Khan was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire of the 17th century CE. He served as a military commander and governor under the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, playing a vital role in the administration and defense of the vast Mughal territories.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Arzoi throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Persian and Islamic culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Arzoi over time
The chart below shows babies named Arzoi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2021 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 Arzoi, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 18 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arzoi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arzoi 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 | #3585 | 34 | 4 |
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- Amber 31,922
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- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Arzoi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Arzoi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Arzoi was ranked #1672 for girls in England and Wales, with 18 births registered.
When was Arzoi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 18 babies registered as Arzoi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Arzoi?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "desire" or "aspiration".
How many people are called Arzoi in the UK?
A total of 34 babies have been registered as Arzoi across the 4 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.