UK girl's name
Jazara
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "island" or "small island".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jazara is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jazara popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. 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.
Jazara is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jazara. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jazara ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Jazara.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jazara as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Jazara mean?
The name Jazara is believed to have originated in ancient Arabia, where it was derived from the Arabic word "jazar," meaning "root" or "origin." This name likely emerged during the early Islamic era, between the 7th and 10th centuries CE.
One of the earliest records of the name Jazara can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab scholar and traveler, Ibn Battuta, who lived from 1304 to 1369 CE. He mentioned encountering a tribe in the Arabian Peninsula that used the name Jazara for their children.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Jazara ibn Muhammad al-Qadi emerged as a prominent scholar and judge in the city of Cordoba, which was then part of the Umayyad Caliphate in present-day Spain. His contribution to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his rulings on various legal matters were widely respected during his lifetime.
Another historical figure bearing the name Jazara was a 13th-century poet and philosopher from Persia, known as Jazara al-Din Rumi. He was a contemporary of the famous Persian poet Rumi and gained recognition for his philosophical and spiritual writings, which drew inspiration from Sufism.
In the 15th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian named Jazara ibn Abi Bakr al-Suyuti was born in Cairo, Egypt. He was a prolific writer and authored numerous works on various subjects, including Islamic law, Hadith literature, and the Arabic language.
During the 18th century, a notable military leader named Jazara bin Saud emerged in the Arabian Peninsula. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the First Saudi State, which was founded by his ancestor, Muhammad bin Saud.
While these are a few notable individuals who bore the name Jazara throughout history, it is essential to note that the name's usage and popularity may have varied across different regions and time periods within the Arab and Islamic world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jazara by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jazara 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 | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Jazara: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jazara in the UK right now?
In 2011, Jazara was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jazara most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Jazara in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jazara?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "island" or "small island".
How many people are called Jazara in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jazara 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.