UK boy's name
Muiz
An Arabic masculine name meaning "victorious, conqueror".
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.
Muiz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muiz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 7 births.
This profile covers 63 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2002 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 63 living people in the UK are called Muiz. 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
- • Muiz ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 7 boys were registered as Muiz.
- • About 63 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muiz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
7 births
Estimated living
63
2026
Meaning
What does Muiz mean?
The name Muiz has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word 'muizz', which means 'powerful' or 'mighty'. It is a masculine name that has been used in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa for centuries.
Historically, the name Muiz can be traced back to the 10th century and the Fatimid Caliphate, which ruled over large parts of North Africa and the Levant region. One of the most notable figures bearing this name was al-Muizz li-Din Allah, the fourth caliph of the Fatimid dynasty, who reigned from 953 to 975 AD. He is credited with establishing the city of Cairo as the new capital of the Fatimid Caliphate.
In Islamic literature, the name Muiz is mentioned in various texts, including the Quran and Hadith. It is also found in historical records and chronicles of the time, often associated with powerful rulers and influential figures.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Muiz dates back to the 9th century, when a renowned scholar and judge named Muiz al-Dawlah al-Buwayhi lived in Persia. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the field of law.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Muiz. One such figure was Muiz al-Din Muhammad Ghori, a 12th-century sultan of the Ghurid dynasty who ruled over parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India. He is remembered for his military conquests and the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate.
Another prominent figure was Muiz al-Din Bahram Shah, a 13th-century sultan of the Mamluk dynasty in Egypt and Syria. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his efforts to strengthen the Mamluk state.
In the realm of literature, Muiz al-Din ibn al-Athir was a 13th-century Arab historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of the Islamic world, including the famous work "Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh" (The Complete History).
Lastly, Muiz al-Din Shams al-Mulk was a 14th-century Persian poet and scholar who lived during the Timurid period. He was renowned for his contributions to Persian literature and his mastery of various literary forms.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Muiz, a name that carries a sense of power and strength rooted in its Arabic origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Muiz over time
The chart below shows babies named Muiz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 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 Muiz, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muiz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muiz 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 | #4005 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3540 | 29 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3321 | 21 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Muiz
- 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
Muiz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Muiz in the UK right now?
In 2024, Muiz was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Muiz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 7 babies registered as Muiz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Muiz?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "victorious, conqueror".
How many people are called Muiz in the UK?
A total of 63 babies have been registered as Muiz across the 14 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.