UK boy's name
Hamiz
A masculine Arabic name meaning "earnest, serious" or "determined".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hamiz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hamiz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. 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.
Hamiz is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Hamiz. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hamiz ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 boys were registered as Hamiz.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hamiz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4805
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Hamiz mean?
The name Hamiz is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hamaza," which means "to be brave" or "to be courageous." The name is thought to have been in use as early as the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic expansion across the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hamiz can be found in the ancient Arabic manuscript "Al-Aghani," a comprehensive collection of poems and songs compiled in the 9th century AD. In this text, Hamiz is mentioned as the name of a renowned warrior and poet from the city of Medina.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Hamiz was relatively common among Arab nobility and warriors. One notable figure who bore this name was Hamiz al-Kindi, a 9th-century Muslim philosopher and mathematician from Basra, Iraq. He made significant contributions to the fields of optics and cryptography.
In the 12th century, Hamiz ibn Abi al-Hasan al-Isfahani was a renowned poet and literary critic from Isfahan, Iran. His works, which explored themes of love and mysticism, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars of Persian literature.
Another historical figure with the name Hamiz was Hamiz al-Dimashqi, a 13th-century Damascene scholar and historian. He is best known for his comprehensive chronicle of Islamic history, which covered events from the birth of Prophet Muhammad to the Mongol invasions of the 13th century.
In more recent times, Hamiz Bey was a 19th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat from modern-day Turkey. He served as the Ottoman ambassador to several European countries and played a significant role in negotiating treaties and alliances on behalf of the Ottoman Empire.
While the name Hamiz has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted by various other ethnic groups and regions over the centuries. However, its use has remained relatively limited compared to other more common Arabic names, making it a unique and distinctive choice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Hamiz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hamiz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hamiz
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Hamiz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hamiz in the UK right now?
In 2012, Hamiz was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hamiz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Hamiz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hamiz?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "earnest, serious" or "determined".
How many people are called Hamiz in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Hamiz across the 1 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.