UK boy's name
Muaaz
Powerful and honorable, derived from Arabic roots.
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.
Muaaz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muaaz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1595, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 17 births.
This profile covers 251 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1997 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.
The latest count is about 94% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 249 living people in the UK are called Muaaz. 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
- • Muaaz ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 17 boys were registered as Muaaz.
- • About 249 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muaaz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1595
2024
Births in 2024
16
Latest year
Peak year
2012
17 births
Estimated living
249
2026
Meaning
What does Muaaz mean?
The name Muaaz originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the ancient Middle Eastern culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "Mu'aadh," which means "protector" or "defender." The name has been present in the Islamic tradition for centuries and holds significant cultural and historical significance.
One of the earliest and most notable references to the name Muaaz can be found in the life of Muaaz bin Jabal, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. He lived in the 7th century and was known for his knowledge, wisdom, and devotion to the faith. Muaaz bin Jabal played a crucial role in spreading Islam and was appointed as a teacher and judge by the Prophet himself.
Another prominent figure in history with the name Muaaz was Muaaz al-Dawla, a powerful ruler of the Buyid dynasty in Persia during the 10th century. He was known for his military prowess and his patronage of arts and sciences, which helped foster a cultural renaissance in the region.
In the 12th century, Muaaz ibn Sumadih was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). His works, which included poetry and theological writings, were highly influential during his time and beyond.
During the Ottoman Empire, Muaaz Pasha was a prominent military leader and statesman in the 16th century. He served as the governor of Egypt and played a significant role in the expansion and administration of the Ottoman territories.
In more recent times, Muaaz Hasan was a renowned Pakistani writer and literary critic who lived from 1939 to 2016. He was known for his contributions to Urdu literature and his insightful literary criticism, which helped shape the literary landscape of Pakistan.
The name Muaaz has remained popular across various regions and cultures influenced by the Islamic tradition, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of South Asia. Its rich historical and cultural significance has ensured its continued use and relevance throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Muaaz over time
The chart below shows babies named Muaaz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Muaaz, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muaaz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muaaz 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 | #1894 | 61 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2283 | 98 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2078 | 84 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2483 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Muaaz
- 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
Muaaz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Muaaz in the UK right now?
In 2024, Muaaz was ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.
When was Muaaz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 17 babies registered as Muaaz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Muaaz?
Powerful and honorable, derived from Arabic roots.
How many people are called Muaaz in the UK?
A total of 251 babies have been registered as Muaaz across the 27 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.