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UK boy's name

Moataz

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "powerful" or "strong".

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.

Moataz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Moataz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2018 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Moataz. 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

  • Moataz ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 4 boys were registered as Moataz.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Moataz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2021

Births in 2021

3

Latest year

Peak year

2018

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Moataz mean?

The name Moataz is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word 'izzah, which means honor, glory, or dignity. This name has been popular among Arabic-speaking communities for centuries.

Historically, the name Moataz can be traced back to the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 CE. During this period, the name was particularly prevalent among the ruling elite and aristocracy. One of the most notable historical figures bearing this name was Al-Mu'tazz bi'llah, an Abbasid caliph who ruled from 866 to 869 CE.

The name Moataz has also been mentioned in various Arabic literary works and religious texts. For instance, it appears in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, where it is associated with the concept of honor and respect.

Throughout history, there have been several prominent individuals named Moataz. One such figure was Moataz Billah Al-Abbasi, a renowned poet and scholar who lived during the 9th century CE in present-day Iraq. Another notable bearer of this name was Moataz Al-Dowri, a celebrated Islamic scholar and jurist from the 12th century CE, known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence.

In the modern era, Moataz has continued to be a popular name among Arabic-speaking communities. Notable individuals include Moataz Al-Mumin, a Sudanese politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Sudan in the early 2000s, and Moataz Nasr, an Egyptian professional footballer who played for several clubs in the Egyptian Premier League.

Additionally, Moataz Semida, an Egyptian actor and director, has gained widespread recognition for his work in Arabic cinema and television series. He was born in 1977 and has starred in numerous critically acclaimed productions.

Another prominent figure bearing this name is Moataz Abdel Fattah, an Egyptian political scientist and academic who has written extensively on political Islam and democratic transitions in the Middle East. He was born in 1976 and is currently a professor at several international universities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Moataz over time

The chart below shows babies named Moataz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 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 Moataz, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Moataz
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Decades

Moataz by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Moataz 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 #4789 3 1
2010s #3959 4 1

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FAQ

Moataz: questions and answers

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

In 2021, Moataz was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Moataz most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 4 babies registered as Moataz in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Moataz?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "powerful" or "strong".

How many people are called Moataz in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Moataz across the 2 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.