UK girl's name
Maiza
A name of Arabic origin meaning "perfect" or "successful.".
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.
Maiza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Maiza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2574, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 10 births.
This profile covers 65 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2011 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.
Maiza is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 65 living people in the UK are called Maiza. 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
- • Maiza ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 10 girls were registered as Maiza.
- • About 65 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maiza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2574
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2024
10 births
Estimated living
65
2026
Meaning
What does Maiza mean?
The name Maiza is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "maiz," which means "distinguished" or "exceptional." The name holds a strong connection with the rich cultural tapestry of the Middle Eastern region.
In the early Islamic era, the name Maiza gained recognition as it was mentioned in various historical texts and records. One notable reference can be found in the writings of the renowned scholar and traveler, Ibn Battuta, who documented his extensive travels across the Middle East and North Africa in the 14th century.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Maiza can be traced back to the 10th century. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Maiza al-Khwarizmi, a prominent mathematician and astronomer from Khwarizm (now part of modern-day Uzbekistan), who lived around 950 CE. His contributions to the development of algebra and the introduction of the Arabic numeral system to the Western world were groundbreaking.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Maiza. In the 12th century, Maiza al-Andalusi was a renowned poet and scholar from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). Her works celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience, earning her recognition across the Iberian Peninsula.
During the Ottoman Empire, Maiza Pasha was a celebrated military commander and statesman who lived in the 16th century. He played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Ottoman territories and was widely respected for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.
In the realm of literature, Maiza al-Baghdadi was a renowned writer and poet from Baghdad who lived in the 13th century. Her poetic works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely celebrated and influenced generations of writers in the region.
Another notable figure was Maiza al-Qurashi, a respected Islamic scholar and theologian from the 11th century. Her teachings and interpretations of religious texts had a profound impact on the intellectual discourse of her time, and she was revered for her profound knowledge and wisdom.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Maiza. Each of them left an indelible mark on their respective fields, contributing to the rich tapestry of human knowledge and achievement.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Maiza over time
The chart below shows babies named Maiza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 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 Maiza, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maiza by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maiza 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 | #3352 | 36 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4403 | 29 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Maiza
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Maiza: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maiza in the UK right now?
In 2024, Maiza was ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Maiza most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 10 babies registered as Maiza in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maiza?
A name of Arabic origin meaning "perfect" or "successful.".
How many people are called Maiza in the UK?
A total of 65 babies have been registered as Maiza across the 11 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.