UK boy's name
Muawiyah
A masculine Arabic name meaning "youth", "youngster", or "young man".
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.
Muawiyah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muawiyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 10 births.
This profile covers 86 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1999 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 85 living people in the UK are called Muawiyah. 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
- • Muawiyah ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 10 boys were registered as Muawiyah.
- • About 85 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muawiyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2014
10 births
Estimated living
85
2026
Meaning
What does Muawiyah mean?
The given name Muawiyah has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots tracing back to the early days of Islam in the 7th century AD. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Mawiya," which means "resting place" or "shelter." It is believed to have been derived from the Semitic root word "w-y," which is associated with concepts of protection and refuge.
The earliest recorded use of the name Muawiyah can be found in Islamic history, as it was borne by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan, a prominent figure who ruled the Umayyad Caliphate from 661 to 680 AD. He was instrumental in establishing the Umayyad dynasty and is considered one of the most influential leaders in early Islamic history.
Another notable historical figure with the name Muawiyah was Muawiyah ibn Yazid, also known as Muawiyah II, who briefly ruled the Umayyad Caliphate in 683-684 AD. His reign was short-lived, lasting only a few months, but his name is recorded in the annals of Islamic history.
In the realm of Islamic literature and scholarship, the name Muawiyah is associated with several prominent individuals. One such figure is Muawiyah ibn Malik al-Muzani, a renowned scholar and jurist who lived in the 8th century AD and made significant contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh).
During the medieval period, the name Muawiyah also appeared in various literary works and historical accounts. One notable example is Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan al-Gharnati, a 12th-century Andalusian poet and scholar who hailed from Granada, Spain.
In more recent times, the name Muawiyah has continued to be used, particularly in the Arab world. One notable bearer of this name was Muawiyah Nur al-Din, a Syrian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Syria from 1972 to 1976. He was born in 1914 and died in 1986.
Throughout its long history, the name Muawiyah has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including rulers, scholars, poets, and political figures. While its use may have fluctuated over time, it remains a significant name in the Arabic-speaking world, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Muawiyah over time
The chart below shows babies named Muawiyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 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 Muawiyah, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muawiyah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muawiyah 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 | #3469 | 26 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3619 | 34 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3281 | 23 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
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- 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
Muawiyah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Muawiyah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Muawiyah was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Muawiyah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 10 babies registered as Muawiyah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Muawiyah?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "youth", "youngster", or "young man".
How many people are called Muawiyah in the UK?
A total of 86 babies have been registered as Muawiyah 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.