UK boy's name
Muizz
An Arabic name meaning "the one who strengthens or glorifies".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Muizz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muizz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3523, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 9 births.
This profile covers 87 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1998 to 2023. 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 86 living people in the UK are called Muizz. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Muizz ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 9 boys were registered as Muizz.
- • About 86 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muizz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3523
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2010
9 births
Estimated living
86
2026
Meaning
What does Muizz mean?
The given name Muizz traces its origins to the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word 'izzah, which translates to 'might', 'power', or 'glory'. The name Muizz essentially means 'the one who glorifies' or 'the one who gives strength'.
Historically, the name Muizz gained prominence during the Fatimid Caliphate, a Shia Ismaili Muslim dynasty that ruled over vast territories in North Africa, Egypt, and parts of the Middle East from the 10th to the 12th century. One of the most renowned figures associated with this name is Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah, who was the 14th caliph of the Fatimid Caliphate and reigned from 953 to 975 CE.
The earliest recorded example of the name Muizz can be traced back to the 10th century, during the reign of the Fatimid Caliphate. Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne this name, including Muizz al-Dawla, a powerful Buyid ruler who ruled over parts of modern-day Iran and Iraq from 945 to 967 CE.
Another prominent figure with the name Muizz was Muizz al-Mulk, a renowned Persian vizier and military commander who served under the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Seljuk Empire and was known for his administrative and military prowess.
In the 12th century, Muizz al-Din Muhammad Ghori, a powerful Afghan ruler, established the Delhi Sultanate in northern India. He is considered one of the most important figures in the Islamic conquest of the Indian subcontinent and laid the foundations for the eventual establishment of the Mughal Empire.
During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria, which ruled from the 13th to the 16th century, several sultans bore the name Muizz, including Muizz al-Din Aybak, who reigned from 1250 to 1257 CE, and Muizz al-Din Qayqubad, who ruled from 1310 to 1341 CE.
While the name Muizz has its roots in the Islamic world, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and regions over time, reflecting the rich diversity and historical connections between different civilizations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Muizz over time
The chart below shows babies named Muizz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Muizz, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muizz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muizz 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 | #3286 | 11 | 2 |
| 2010s | #2595 | 30 | 4 |
| 2000s | #2905 | 43 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Muizz
- 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
Muizz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Muizz in the UK right now?
In 2023, Muizz was ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Muizz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 9 babies registered as Muizz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Muizz?
An Arabic name meaning "the one who strengthens or glorifies".
How many people are called Muizz in the UK?
A total of 87 babies have been registered as Muizz across the 16 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.