UK girl's name
Irza
A name of Arabic origin meaning "fertile" or "productive".
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.
Irza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Irza 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 39 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
Irza is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 42 living people in the UK are called Irza. 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
- • Irza ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 9 girls were registered as Irza.
- • Irza ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
- • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Irza 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
42
2026
Meaning
What does Irza mean?
The name Irza is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with its earliest known roots dating back to ancient Persia, which is now modern-day Iran. The name is thought to be derived from the Persian word "Iraj," which means "worthy" or "valuable."
While the exact origins of the name Irza are shrouded in mystery, some scholars speculate that it may have been mentioned in ancient Persian texts or religious scriptures, though concrete evidence of this is scarce. The earliest recorded instances of the name Irza can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the height of the Persian Empire.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Irza. One of the earliest recorded figures was Irza al-Khorasani, a renowned Persian scholar and poet who lived during the 9th century AD. His collection of poems and literary works made significant contributions to the development of Persian literature.
Another prominent figure was Irza Khan, a military commander and governor who served under the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was renowned for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.
In the 18th century, Irza Begum, a prominent figure in the court of the Mughal Empire, was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in political affairs during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb.
Moving forward in time, Irza Mahmood was a respected Pakistani diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations in the 20th century. He was renowned for his efforts in promoting international diplomacy and fostering strong bilateral relations.
Lastly, Irza Gauhar was a celebrated Pakistani classical singer and musician who gained recognition for her captivating performances and contributions to the preservation of traditional South Asian music during the late 20th century.
While the name Irza has its roots in ancient Persia, it has transcended geographical boundaries and cultural divides, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across various fields throughout history, from literature and the arts to governance and diplomacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Irza over time
The chart below shows babies named Irza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 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 Irza, 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
Irza by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Irza 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 | #3840 | 23 | 4 |
| 2010s | #5347 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4847 | 6 | 2 |
Geography
Where Irza is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Irza. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Irza ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
Across the UK
Irza in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#790 in 2024
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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FAQ
Irza: questions and answers
How popular is the name Irza in the UK right now?
In 2024, Irza was ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Irza most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 9 babies registered as Irza in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Irza?
A name of Arabic origin meaning "fertile" or "productive".
How many people are called Irza in the UK?
A total of 39 babies have been registered as Irza across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Irza most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Irza ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #790 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.