UK boy's name
Azmi
A masculine Arabic name meaning "resolute" or "determined".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Azmi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Azmi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. 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.
Azmi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Azmi. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Azmi ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 4 boys were registered as Azmi.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Azmi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2021
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Azmi mean?
The name Azmi has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle East region. It is derived from the Arabic word "azm," which means determination, strength, or resolve. The name is believed to have been in use since the early centuries of Islamic history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azmi can be found in the works of renowned Arab scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries CE. These writings suggest that the name was given to individuals who displayed traits of unwavering determination and strength of character.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Azmi. One such individual was Azmi Mikhail Nasri, an influential Syrian poet and writer who lived from 1853 to 1905. His literary works, which often celebrated Arab culture and identity, made him a prominent figure in the region.
Another prominent figure with the name Azmi was Azmi Bey al-Suwaydi, an Ottoman statesman and scholar who lived from 1879 to 1938. He served as the Minister of Education in the early 20th century and played a significant role in the modernization of the Ottoman education system.
In the field of religion, Azmi Abdul Hadi was an influential Islamic scholar and writer from Egypt, born in 1901 and passed away in 1982. His works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology were widely respected and studied throughout the Arab world.
Azmi Bishara, a Palestinian intellectual and politician born in 1956, is also a notable figure associated with the name. He served as a member of the Israeli Knesset (parliament) and was known for his advocacy of Palestinian rights and his contributions to political discourse in the region.
Azmi Hussain, an Indian poet and writer who lived from 1939 to 2018, was another prominent figure with the name. His works, written in the Urdu language, explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, earning him numerous literary awards and recognition.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Azmi, reflecting its enduring significance and the diverse cultural and intellectual contributions associated with it.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Azmi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Azmi 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 | #3990 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Azmi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Azmi in the UK right now?
In 2021, Azmi was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Azmi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 4 babies registered as Azmi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Azmi?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "resolute" or "determined".
How many people are called Azmi in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Azmi 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.