UK boy's name
Moeez
An Arabic name meaning "one who spreads justice and brings victory".
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.
Moeez is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Moeez popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 12 births.
This profile covers 104 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1998 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 103 living people in the UK are called Moeez. 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
- • Moeez ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 12 boys were registered as Moeez.
- • About 103 living people in the UK are estimated to have Moeez as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
12 births
Estimated living
103
2026
Meaning
What does Moeez mean?
The name Moeez has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It was derived from the Arabic word "mu'izz," which means "strength" or "power." This name gained popularity during the Islamic golden age, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
In the 10th century, the name Moeez appeared in historical records associated with the Fatimid Caliphate, a Shia Ismaili dynasty that ruled over a vast empire spanning parts of North Africa, Egypt, and the Levant. One of the most notable figures bearing this name was Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah, the fourth Fatimid caliph, who reigned from 953 to 975 CE.
The name Moeez also had religious significance, as it was mentioned in several Islamic texts and scriptures. In the Quran, the word "mu'izz" is used to describe Allah as the "Bestower of Honor and Strength." This association with divine strength and power contributed to the name's popularity among Muslim communities.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Moeez. One such figure was Moeez ud-Din Muhammad Ghori, a Sultan of the Ghurid dynasty who ruled over parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India in the late 12th century. Another prominent bearer of this name was Moeez ud-Daulah, a powerful military commander and ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire in the 11th century.
In the literary realm, Moeez ud-Din Hasan Nizami, a renowned Persian poet and writer, lived during the late 12th and early 13th centuries. His masterpiece, the Khamsa (Quintet), is considered a significant contribution to Persian literature.
Another notable figure was Moeez ud-Din Jahan-suz, a 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic who was renowned for his spiritual verses and teachings.
While the name Moeez has its roots in the Arabic and Islamic traditions, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and communities over the centuries, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance across diverse regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Moeez over time
The chart below shows babies named Moeez registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Moeez, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Moeez by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Moeez 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 | #3990 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3172 | 62 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2526 | 35 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Moeez
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Moeez: questions and answers
How popular is the name Moeez in the UK right now?
In 2021, Moeez was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Moeez most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 12 babies registered as Moeez in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Moeez?
An Arabic name meaning "one who spreads justice and brings victory".
How many people are called Moeez in the UK?
A total of 104 babies have been registered as Moeez across the 17 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.