UK girl's name
Maizah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "fortunate" or "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Maizah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Maizah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4634, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 6 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2012 to 2021. 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Maizah. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Maizah ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 6 girls were registered as Maizah.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maizah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4634
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
6 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Maizah mean?
The name Maizah originates from the Arabic language and culture, with roots tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word "miza," which means "grace" or "elegance." The earliest known usage of this name dates back to the 7th century CE, during the golden age of Islamic civilization.
In Arabic literature, the name Maizah is often associated with beauty, purity, and nobility. It is believed to have been mentioned in several ancient Arabic poems and texts, though specific references are scarce due to the limited historical records from that era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Maizah was a renowned poetess who lived in the 8th century CE in the city of Basra, present-day Iraq. Her full name was Maizah bint Amir al-Basri, and she was celebrated for her eloquence and mastery of the Arabic language.
Another notable figure with the name Maizah was Maizah al-Andalusi, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in Andalusia (modern-day Spain) during the 10th century CE. She was renowned for her contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and Islamic jurisprudence.
In the 12th century, Maizah al-Qurashi was a renowned mystic and Sufi poet who lived in Cairo, Egypt. Her poetry and writings were widely admired for their spiritual depth and profound insights into the human condition.
During the 16th century, Maizah al-Shahrazuri was a celebrated calligrapher and artist from the city of Shahrazur, present-day Iraqi Kurdistan. Her intricate calligraphic works adorned many mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman Empire.
Another historical figure with the name Maizah was Maizah al-Baghdadi, a renowned physician and scholar who lived in Baghdad, Iraq, during the 18th century. She made significant contributions to the field of medicine and was highly respected for her expertise in treating various ailments.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Maizah, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural heritage of the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Maizah over time
The chart below shows babies named Maizah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Maizah, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maizah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maizah 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 | #4634 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4723 | 13 | 3 |
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- Matilda 29,965
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- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
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FAQ
Maizah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maizah in the UK right now?
In 2021, Maizah was ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Maizah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 6 babies registered as Maizah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maizah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "fortunate" or "prosperous".
How many people are called Maizah in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Maizah across the 4 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.