UK boy's name
Azil
Of Arabic origin meaning "faithful companion" or "resolute warrior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Azil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Azil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2755, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 7 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2016 to 2022. 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.
Azil is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Azil. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Azil ranked #2755 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 7 boys were registered as Azil.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Azil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2755
2022
Births in 2022
7
Latest year
Peak year
2022
7 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Azil mean?
The given name Azil is believed to have its origins in Arabic culture, deriving from the word "azil," which means "to remove" or "to depart." This name carries a sense of separation or departure, although the exact origins and meanings behind its use as a personal name are not entirely clear.
In ancient Arabic texts and historical records, the name Azil is mentioned as early as the 7th century CE. However, there are no specific references to individuals bearing this name during that time period. The earliest recorded instance of Azil as a personal name dates back to the 12th century, when a scholar and poet from Andalusia, Abu al-Qasim Azil ibn Abi al-Rijal, was known to have used this name.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who carried the name Azil. One of the most prominent was Azil Khan Naqshbandi (1554-1624), a Mughal military commander and governor who served under the reign of Emperor Akbar in India. He was renowned for his military prowess and played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire.
Another historical figure with the name Azil was Azil al-Din al-Nasafi (1201-1285), a renowned scholar and Hanafi jurist from Central Asia. He was known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his influential work, "Kanz al-Daqa'iq," which was widely studied in the region.
In the realm of literature, Azil al-Din Isfahani (1501-1572) was a Persian poet and writer who lived during the Safavid dynasty. He gained recognition for his poetic works, including his famous masterpiece, "Naqsh-e Badi'a," which explored themes of love and mysticism.
Another notable figure bearing the name Azil was Azil Khan Wali (1725-1792), an Afghan military leader and governor who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Durrani Empire in modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan.
It is worth mentioning that while the name Azil has appeared throughout history, its usage has been relatively uncommon compared to other Arabic names. Nevertheless, it carries a unique cultural and linguistic heritage, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of names across different regions and eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Azil over time
The chart below shows babies named Azil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Azil, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2022, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Azil by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Azil 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 | #2755 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4810 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Azil
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- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Azil: questions and answers
How popular is the name Azil in the UK right now?
In 2022, Azil was ranked #2755 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Azil most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 7 babies registered as Azil in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Azil?
Of Arabic origin meaning "faithful companion" or "resolute warrior".
How many people are called Azil in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Azil across the 2 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.