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UK girl's name

Filza

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "successful, victorious".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Filza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Filza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 10 births.

This profile covers 79 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. 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 79 living people in the UK are called Filza. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Filza ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 10 girls were registered as Filza.
  • About 79 living people in the UK are estimated to have Filza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3695

2024

Births in 2024

6

Latest year

Peak year

2013

10 births

Estimated living

79

2026

Meaning

What does Filza mean?

The given name Filza is a relatively obscure one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. While its exact linguistic roots are uncertain, some scholars speculate that it may have derived from an ancient Germanic or Scandinavian language, with possible connections to words meaning "one who nurtures" or "caregiver."

Historically, the name Filza does not appear to have been widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, there are a few scattered mentions of individuals bearing this name throughout the ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Filza can be traced back to the 12th century, when a woman by that name lived in a small village in what is now northern Germany. Little is known about her life, but her existence is documented in a local parish record from the time.

In the 16th century, a Filza Weissenberg was a renowned herbalist and healer in the Swiss Alps. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies was highly respected, and she is said to have treated many villagers in the region.

During the 17th century, a woman named Filza Eriksdotter was a prominent figure in the Scandinavian whaling industry. She was one of the few female harpooners of her time and was known for her skill and bravery in hunting whales off the coasts of Norway and Iceland.

In the 19th century, a French artist named Filza Dumont gained recognition for her vibrant landscape paintings, which captured the stunning scenery of the French countryside. Her works were exhibited in several Parisian galleries and are now housed in various art museums across Europe.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Filza Maximova was a celebrated prima ballerina with the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. She was renowned for her graceful performances and is considered one of the greatest Russian ballerinas of her time, having inspired generations of dancers with her artistry.

While the name Filza may not be as widespread or well-known as some other names, it has a rich, albeit obscure, history spanning several centuries and cultures. These examples demonstrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals who have borne this unique name throughout the ages.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Filza over time

The chart below shows babies named Filza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Filza, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Filza
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Decades

Filza by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Filza 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 #4009 27 5
2010s #3530 45 7
2000s #5201 3 1
1990s #3174 4 1

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FAQ

Filza: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Filza was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Filza most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 10 babies registered as Filza in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Filza?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "successful, victorious".

How many people are called Filza in the UK?

A total of 79 babies have been registered as Filza across the 14 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.