UK girl's name
Aza
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "precious" or "powerful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. 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.
Aza is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Aza. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aza ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 girls were registered as Aza.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Aza mean?
The name Aza is believed to have originated from the Persian language. It is thought to be a shortened form of the Persian name Azadeh, which means "free" or "noble." The name has been in use for centuries in various regions of the Middle East and Central Asia.
According to historical records, the name Aza was mentioned in ancient Persian texts dating back to the Sassanid Empire (224-651 AD). It was a common name among the nobility and aristocratic families during this period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Aza was Aza ibn Abi Rabi'a, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 7th century AD. He was known for his eloquent and influential works that explored themes of love and nature.
In the 11th century, Aza al-Din al-Idrissi was a renowned Arab geographer and cartographer from Morocco. He is famous for his work, the Nuzhat al-Mushtaq, which contained detailed maps and descriptions of various regions of the world known at that time.
During the 13th century, Aza Beg was a prominent military commander in the Mongol Empire. He served under Genghis Khan and played a crucial role in the Mongol conquests across Asia and Europe.
In the 16th century, Aza Khatun was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire. She was the wife of Emperor Akbar and was known for her intelligence, beauty, and influence in the royal court.
Another notable figure with the name Aza was Aza Gul, a prominent Afghan poet and writer from the 19th century. She was celebrated for her poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary.
While the name Aza has its roots in the Persian language, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, reflecting its diverse historical origins and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Aza by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aza 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 | #5591 | 3 | 1 |
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- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aza: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aza in the UK right now?
In 2019, Aza was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aza most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Aza in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aza?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "precious" or "powerful".
How many people are called Aza in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Aza 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.