UK boy's name
Hanzalah
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "to burn" or "to scorch".
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.
Hanzalah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hanzalah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 18 births.
This profile covers 246 England and Wales registrations across 28 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 244 living people in the UK are called Hanzalah. 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
- • Hanzalah ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 18 boys were registered as Hanzalah.
- • About 244 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hanzalah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2263
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2011
18 births
Estimated living
244
2026
Meaning
What does Hanzalah mean?
The name Hanzalah is of Arabic origin, derived from the Semitic root word "nazala," which means "to descend" or "to dismount." It's a masculine name that has been in use since the early days of Islam.
In its earliest form, the name was written as "Hanzala" in Arabic script. Over time, various spellings and variations emerged, such as "Hanzalah," "Hanzala," and "Hanzaleh," reflecting regional dialectal differences and transliteration practices.
The name Hanzalah is mentioned in several Islamic texts and historical records. In the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, there is a reference to a companion of the Prophet Muhammad named Hanzalah al-Usayyidi. He was known for his bravery and devotion to the faith.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Hanzalah was Hanzalah ibn al-Rabī' al-Usayyidī (580-629 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned warrior who fought in several battles during the early days of Islam.
Another notable figure was Hanzalah al-Tamīmī (died 693 CE), a military commander and governor who played a significant role in the early Muslim conquests and the spread of Islam in the Middle East and North Africa.
In later centuries, the name Hanzalah remained popular among Muslims, particularly in the Arab world. One famous bearer of the name was Hanzalah ibn al-Mustawfī (1212-1277 CE), a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and writer who made significant contributions to the development of Islamic science and literature.
Hanzalah Pasha (1601-1664 CE), an Ottoman statesman and grand vizier, was another prominent figure who held the name. He served as the chief advisor to Sultan Mehmed IV and played a crucial role in Ottoman politics and administration during the 17th century.
Hanzalah ibn Safwān (died 686 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned warrior, is also remembered in Islamic history for his bravery and loyalty to the faith.
The name Hanzalah has a rich historical legacy, deeply rooted in the Islamic tradition and associated with notable figures who made significant contributions to various fields, including religion, military, science, and administration.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hanzalah over time
The chart below shows babies named Hanzalah 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 Hanzalah, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hanzalah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hanzalah 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 | #2328 | 47 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1906 | 119 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2168 | 70 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2727 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Hanzalah
- 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
Hanzalah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hanzalah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Hanzalah was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Hanzalah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 18 babies registered as Hanzalah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hanzalah?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "to burn" or "to scorch".
How many people are called Hanzalah in the UK?
A total of 246 babies have been registered as Hanzalah across the 28 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.