UK boy's name
Hamze
An Arabic name meaning "strong" or "steadfast".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hamze is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hamze popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3227, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 5 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2000 to 2009. 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 26 living people in the UK are called Hamze. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hamze ranked #3227 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 5 boys were registered as Hamze.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hamze as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3227
2009
Births in 2009
5
Latest year
Peak year
2003
5 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Hamze mean?
The given name Hamze has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "hamza," which refers to a specific diacritic used in the Arabic script to represent a glottal stop sound. This name is believed to have emerged in the Middle Eastern region during the period of the rise of Islam in the 7th century AD.
Hamze is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Hamza, which is mentioned in Islamic literature and historical records. In the Quran, the sacred text of Islam, Hamza ibn 'Abd al-Muttalib is referred to as a paternal uncle of the Prophet Muhammad. He played a significant role in early Islamic history, embracing Islam and fighting alongside the Prophet in various battles.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hamze can be found in the historical accounts of the Battle of Badr, which took place in 624 AD. Hamza ibn 'Abd al-Muttalib, also known as Hamze, was a prominent figure in this battle and is remembered for his bravery and leadership.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hamze. Among them are:
1. Hamze Bey (1776-1823), an Ottoman statesman and governor of Egypt from 1805 to 1806. 2. Hamze Erkan Çavuşoğlu (1899-1942), a Turkish military officer and one of the founders of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT). 3. Hamze Hakkoğlu (1911-1996), a Turkish painter and artist known for his contributions to the Çallı movement in Turkish art. 4. Hamze Kulculer (1892-1982), a Turkish military officer and statesman who served as the Minister of National Defense from 1947 to 1949. 5. Hamze Mermerci (1901-1959), a Turkish poet and author who was a prominent figure in the Garip movement, a literary movement in Turkish poetry during the 1940s.
The name Hamze has maintained its cultural significance and historical legacy, particularly in the Middle Eastern and Islamic world. Its roots can be traced back to the early days of Islam, and it has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hamze over time
The chart below shows babies named Hamze registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hamze, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2009, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hamze by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hamze 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 | #3140 | 26 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Hamze
- 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
Hamze: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hamze in the UK right now?
In 2009, Hamze was ranked #3227 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Hamze most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 5 babies registered as Hamze in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hamze?
An Arabic name meaning "strong" or "steadfast".
How many people are called Hamze in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Hamze 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.