UK girl's name
Haiza
An Arabic feminine name meaning "brilliant", "radiant", or "luminous".
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.
Haiza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Haiza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2771, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 9 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2018 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.
Haiza is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Haiza. 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
- • Haiza ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 9 girls were registered as Haiza.
- • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Haiza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2771
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2024
9 births
Estimated living
27
2026
Meaning
What does Haiza mean?
The given name Haiza has its origins rooted in Arabic culture and language. It is derived from the Arabic word "haiz," which means "possessor" or "winner." The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in the Arabian Peninsula.
In ancient Islamic texts and scriptures, the name Haiza is mentioned as a name bestowed upon individuals who possessed strength, courage, and determination. It was often given to warriors and leaders who had achieved significant victories or conquered territories.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Haiza dates back to the 8th century CE. During the Abbasid Caliphate, a prominent military commander named Haiza ibn al-Walid played a crucial role in the expansion of the Islamic empire, leading campaigns across North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Haiza. In the 10th century, Haiza al-Mutanabbi was a renowned Arab poet and philosopher who gained fame for his eloquent verses and insightful writings. His works have been widely studied and celebrated in the Arabic literary tradition.
During the 12th century, Haiza ibn Rushd, also known as Averroes, was a famous Islamic philosopher and polymath who made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, theology, and jurisprudence. His works played a vital role in the transmission of Aristotelian thought to the Western world.
In the 14th century, Haiza al-Dimashqi was a prominent Syrian scholar and traveler who authored a comprehensive geographical work titled "The Compendium of the Wonders of the World." His writings provided valuable insights into the cultures and customs of various regions during that era.
Another notable figure bearing the name Haiza was Haiza al-Jazari, a 13th-century Arab engineer and inventor who is credited with the design and construction of innovative mechanical devices and automata. His contributions to the field of engineering and mechanics were remarkable for his time.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Haiza throughout history, each leaving a significant mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Arabic world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Haiza over time
The chart below shows babies named Haiza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 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 Haiza, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haiza by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Haiza 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 | #4450 | 24 | 5 |
| 2010s | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Haiza
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Haiza: questions and answers
How popular is the name Haiza in the UK right now?
In 2024, Haiza was ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Haiza most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 9 babies registered as Haiza in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Haiza?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "brilliant", "radiant", or "luminous".
How many people are called Haiza in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Haiza across the 6 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.