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UK boy's name

Irtaza

One who belongs to or is associated with God.

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.

Irtaza is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Irtaza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1322, with 20 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 20 births.

This profile covers 98 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2008 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.

Irtaza is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 97 living people in the UK are called Irtaza. 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

  • Irtaza ranked #1322 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 20 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 20 boys were registered as Irtaza.
  • About 97 living people in the UK are estimated to have Irtaza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1322

2024

Births in 2024

20

Latest year

Peak year

2024

20 births

Estimated living

97

2026

Meaning

What does Irtaza mean?

The name Irtaza has its origins in the Persian language and culture, with a history dating back several centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "irtiza," which means "satisfaction" or "contentment." This name was likely chosen for children in the hope that they would live a life filled with satisfaction and contentment.

In the historical records, the name Irtaza can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Safavid dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran). It was a popular name among the Persian nobility and aristocracy at that time, and it is possible that some members of the royal family bore this name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Irtaza can be found in the writings of the famous Persian poet and philosopher, Saadi Shirazi (1210-1292 CE). In his literary works, Saadi mentions a character named Irtaza, suggesting that the name was in use during that period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Irtaza. One such example is Irtaza Ali Khan (1690-1752 CE), a prominent Nawab (ruler) of the Mughal Empire in India. He was known for his administrative skills and his patronage of the arts and literature.

Another historical figure with the name Irtaza was Irtaza Hussain Khan (1827-1905 CE), a renowned scholar and poet from the Indian subcontinent. He was a prolific writer and contributed significantly to the literary traditions of his time.

In the 19th century, Irtaza Ahmed Khan (1835-1901 CE) was a notable figure in the Muslim community of British India. He was a respected scholar, educator, and reformist who worked towards promoting education and social reforms.

During the 20th century, Irtaza Haider (1920-1988 CE) was a prominent Pakistani politician and diplomat. He served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan and was actively involved in international affairs.

Irtaza Qureshi (1935-2018 CE) was a celebrated Pakistani writer and intellectual. He authored several books and played a significant role in promoting Urdu literature and culture in Pakistan and abroad.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Irtaza over time

The chart below shows babies named Irtaza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 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 Irtaza, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 20 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Irtaza
05101520200820162024

Decades

Irtaza by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Irtaza 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 #2034 58 5
2010s #3472 35 6
2000s #3158 5 1

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FAQ

Irtaza: questions and answers

How popular is the name Irtaza in the UK right now?

In 2024, Irtaza was ranked #1322 for boys in England and Wales, with 20 births registered.

When was Irtaza most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 20 babies registered as Irtaza in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Irtaza?

One who belongs to or is associated with God.

How many people are called Irtaza in the UK?

A total of 98 babies have been registered as Irtaza across the 12 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.