UK boy's name
Fazal
An Arabic masculine name meaning "grace" or "virtue".
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.
Fazal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Fazal 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 6 births.
This profile covers 62 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 62 living people in the UK are called Fazal. 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
- • Fazal ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 6 boys were registered as Fazal.
- • About 62 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fazal 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
6 births
Estimated living
62
2026
Meaning
What does Fazal mean?
The name Fazal is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "fadl," which means "grace," "virtue," or "excellence." It is a widely used name among Muslim communities, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East.
The earliest recorded use of the name Fazal can be traced back to the 7th century, when it was mentioned in Islamic literature and religious texts. The name gained popularity during the early days of Islam and was often associated with pious individuals known for their virtuous conduct.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Fazal was Fazal bin Abbas, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 8th century. He was widely recognized for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his expertise in the interpretation of the Quran.
Another prominent individual with the name Fazal was Fazal Ahmad, a 19th-century Muslim reformer and founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. He was born in 1835 in Qadian, India, and played a significant role in reviving Islamic teachings and promoting peace and harmony among different religious communities.
In the literary realm, Fazal Mahmood Gami was a celebrated Urdu poet and writer from Pakistan, born in 1936. His works were characterized by a deep understanding of human emotions and a mastery of poetic language, earning him numerous accolades and recognition.
The name Fazal has also been associated with political figures throughout history. One notable example is Fazal Mahmood Hoti, a Pakistani politician and former Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, who served from 2008 to 2013.
In the field of sports, Fazal Mahmood was a legendary Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team from 1952 to 1967. He was born in 1927 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Pakistani bowlers of all time, known for his mastery of the art of swing bowling.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Fazal throughout history, contributing to various fields and leaving a lasting impact on their respective societies and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Fazal over time
The chart below shows babies named Fazal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Fazal, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fazal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fazal 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 | #4221 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3961 | 28 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3740 | 19 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2629 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Fazal
- Freddie 46,945
- Finley 42,410
- Frederick 19,866
- Finlay 17,879
- Frankie 17,528
- Finn 14,413
- Felix 14,361
- Fraser 6,470
- Flynn 6,170
- Frank 5,992
- Filip 5,876
- Francis 5,744
FAQ
Fazal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Fazal in the UK right now?
In 2023, Fazal was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Fazal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 6 babies registered as Fazal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Fazal?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "grace" or "virtue".
How many people are called Fazal in the UK?
A total of 62 babies have been registered as Fazal across the 16 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.