UK boy's name
Fuzail
An Arabic masculine name meaning "winner" or "successful one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Fuzail is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Fuzail popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4052, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2002 to 2006. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Fuzail. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Fuzail ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Fuzail.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fuzail as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4052
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Fuzail mean?
The name Fuzail has its roots in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "Fadl," which means "grace" or "virtue." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fuzail can be found in Islamic literature, particularly in the works of renowned scholars and theologians. It is mentioned in various Hadith collections, which are records of the teachings and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad.
In the 9th century, there was a notable Islamic scholar and jurist named Fuzail ibn Iyaz (767-828 AD), who hailed from the city of Kufa in present-day Iraq. He was a prominent figure in the field of Islamic jurisprudence and was known for his contributions to the development of the Hanafi school of Islamic law.
Another historical figure bearing the name Fuzail was Fuzail ibn Abbas (d. 805 AD), a renowned poet and scholar from Basra, Iraq. He was celebrated for his mastery of the Arabic language and his poetic works, which were widely appreciated during his time.
In the 11th century, Fuzail ibn Muhammad al-Shaybani (d. 1072 AD) was a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher from Khorasan, the historical region spanning parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia. He was revered for his expertise in various fields, including theology, logic, and astronomy.
The name Fuzail also gained prominence in South Asia, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, where it was adopted by Muslim communities. One notable bearer of this name was Fuzail Chaudhary (1876-1936), a renowned Urdu poet and writer from British India (present-day Pakistan). He was widely acclaimed for his poetic works and literary contributions.
Another influential figure was Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi (1907-1971), an Islamic scholar and spiritual leader from India. He was the founder of the Islamic movement Ahl-e-Hadith, which emphasized adherence to the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and the Hadith literature.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Fuzail, highlighting its rich cultural and religious significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Fuzail over time
The chart below shows babies named Fuzail registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Fuzail, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fuzail by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fuzail 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3639 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Fuzail
- 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
Fuzail: questions and answers
How popular is the name Fuzail in the UK right now?
In 2006, Fuzail was ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Fuzail most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Fuzail in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Fuzail?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "winner" or "successful one".
How many people are called Fuzail in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Fuzail 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.