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UK boy's name

Moaaz

A masculine Arabic name meaning "victorious" or "conqueror".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Moaaz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Moaaz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 4 births.

This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2012 to 2022. 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.

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

We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Moaaz. 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 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Moaaz ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 boys were registered as Moaaz.
  • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Moaaz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4001

2022

Births in 2022

4

Latest year

Peak year

2022

4 births

Estimated living

10

2026

Meaning

What does Moaaz mean?

The name Moaaz has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It derives from the Arabic root word "عز" (ʿazza), which means "to be strong, powerful, or mighty." The name can be translated as "the strong one," "the powerful one," or "the mighty one."

In the Islamic tradition, the name Moaaz is often associated with Mu'adh ibn Jabal, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the early Muslims. He was known for his knowledge, piety, and courage, and is reported to have been sent by the Prophet to Yemen to teach the people about Islam.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Moaaz can be found in the historical accounts of the Islamic conquests in the 7th century CE. During this time, several individuals with the name Moaaz played significant roles in the spread of Islam and the establishment of the Islamic empire.

Throughout history, the name Moaaz has been borne by numerous notable figures. One of the most famous was Moaaz bin Jabal, a prominent scholar and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, who lived in the 7th century CE. Another notable figure was Moaaz al-Naffari, a renowned Arabic poet and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE.

In the modern era, the name Moaaz has been carried by several influential individuals. Moaaz Almubarek, a Saudi Arabian businessman and philanthropist, is known for his charitable work and support of educational initiatives. Moaaz Masoud, an Egyptian actor and filmmaker, has gained recognition for his contributions to the film industry.

Other notable individuals with the name Moaaz include Moaaz Eldeeb, an Egyptian athlete and Olympic weightlifter, and Moaaz Abou-Naga, an Egyptian-American journalist and author who has written extensively on Middle Eastern affairs.

The name Moaaz continues to be popular in many Arabic-speaking countries, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, where it is often chosen for its strong and powerful connotations, as well as its ties to Islamic history and tradition.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Moaaz over time

The chart below shows babies named Moaaz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Moaaz, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Moaaz
01234201220172022

Decades

Moaaz by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Moaaz 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 #4001 4 1
2010s #4777 6 2

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FAQ

Moaaz: questions and answers

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

In 2022, Moaaz was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Moaaz most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Moaaz in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Moaaz?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "victorious" or "conqueror".

How many people are called Moaaz in the UK?

A total of 10 babies have been registered as Moaaz across the 3 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.