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UK boy's name

Ejaz

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "wonder" or "miracle".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Ejaz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ejaz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 5 births.

This profile covers 46 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2002 to 2023. 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.

The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 46 living people in the UK are called Ejaz. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Ejaz ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 5 boys were registered as Ejaz.
  • About 46 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ejaz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2006

5 births

Estimated living

46

2026

Meaning

What does Ejaz mean?

The name Ejaz has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have been derived from the word "ajaz," which means "incomparable" or "unparalleled." It is a masculine name that has been in use for centuries, particularly in regions with significant Islamic influences.

The earliest known historical reference to the name Ejaz can be traced back to the 7th century, during the rise of Islam and the spread of Arabic culture. It is possible that the name was initially used as a descriptive term to praise individuals for their exceptional qualities or achievements.

One of the earliest recorded individuals to bear the name Ejaz was Ejaz al-Hakimi, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his profound knowledge of Arabic literature and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 11th century, Ejaz al-Din Abul-Fazl, a Persian philosopher and theologian, gained recognition for his writings on Islamic philosophy and his influence on the intellectual circles of the era.

During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt, which ruled from the 13th to the 16th centuries, a prominent figure named Ejaz al-Ashrafi served as a high-ranking military commander and played a significant role in several military campaigns.

In the 14th century, Ejaz al-Baghdadi, an influential Islamic scholar and jurist, made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and legal theory.

Another notable individual with the name Ejaz was Ejaz Ahmed Amir, a renowned Urdu poet and writer from the 19th century. He was born in 1837 in British India (present-day Pakistan) and is celebrated for his poetic works that captured the essence of his time and culture.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Ejaz, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ejaz over time

The chart below shows babies named Ejaz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Ejaz, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ejaz
01345200220122023

Decades

Ejaz by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ejaz 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 #4991 3 1
2010s #4114 19 5
2000s #3438 24 6

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FAQ

Ejaz: questions and answers

How popular is the name Ejaz in the UK right now?

In 2023, Ejaz was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Ejaz most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 5 babies registered as Ejaz in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ejaz?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "wonder" or "miracle".

How many people are called Ejaz in the UK?

A total of 46 babies have been registered as Ejaz across the 12 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.