UK boy's name
Azat
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "free" or "liberated".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Azat is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Azat popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. 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.
Azat is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Azat. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Azat ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 boys were registered as Azat.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Azat as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Azat mean?
The name Azat has its roots in the Persian language and culture, originating from the word "azad," which means "free" or "liberated." This name gained prominence during the ancient Persian Empire, which spanned from the 6th century BCE to the 7th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Azat can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the celebrated poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this epic, Azat was the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Rostam.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which flourished from the 8th to the 13th century CE, the name Azat gained further popularity among Persian scholars, philosophers, and poets. One notable figure from this era was Azat ibn al-Munavvar, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century CE and made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry.
In the 13th century CE, Azat Malik was a prominent military commander who served under the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt. He played a crucial role in defending the Sultanate against the Mongol invasions and is celebrated for his strategic prowess and bravery on the battlefield.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Azat Khan was a prominent Persian diplomat and statesman who served as the ambassador of the Qajar dynasty to the court of the Russian Empire. He was instrumental in negotiating several important treaties between the two nations and is remembered for his diplomatic skills and commitment to fostering peaceful relations.
Moving into the 20th century, Azat Arshakyan was an Armenian writer and poet who was born in 1918 and lived until 2005. He is renowned for his lyrical poetry, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the Armenian culture. His works have been widely translated and have left an indelible mark on Armenian literature.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Azat throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Azat by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Azat 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 | #4632 | 3 | 1 |
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- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Azat: questions and answers
How popular is the name Azat in the UK right now?
In 2014, Azat was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Azat most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Azat in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Azat?
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "free" or "liberated".
How many people are called Azat in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Azat 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.