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UK girl's name

Muntaz

An Arabic name meaning "chosen" or "select.".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Muntaz is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Muntaz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.

This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2011 to 2019. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Muntaz. 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 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Muntaz ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Muntaz.
  • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muntaz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5591

2019

Births in 2019

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

3 births

Estimated living

12

2026

Meaning

What does Muntaz mean?

The name Muntaz has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "muntazah," which means "garden" or "park." The name likely emerged during the classical Islamic period, when the Arabic language and culture were flourishing across the Middle East and North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Muntaz can be found in the 9th century CE. Muntaz ibn Abi Nasr al-Farisi was a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate. He made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and trigonometry.

In the 11th century CE, Muntaz al-Dawla was a prominent military commander and ruler in the Seljuk Empire. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the empire, which stretched from modern-day Turkey to Central Asia.

During the Mamluk Sultanate in the 13th century CE, Muntaz al-Din Aybak was a prominent figure. He served as a military commander and later became the Sultan of Egypt from 1260 to 1277 CE. He is remembered for his successful campaigns against the Crusaders and his efforts to strengthen the Mamluk state.

In the 14th century CE, Muntaz al-Malik was a renowned poet and scholar from the Deccan region of India. He wrote extensively in Persian and Arabic, and his works were widely celebrated for their literary merit and philosophical depth.

Fast forward to the 19th century CE, Muntaz Begum was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire. She was a skilled administrator and played a crucial role in the affairs of the empire during the reign of her husband, Emperor Akbar II.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Muntaz. While the name has its roots in Arabic and Islamic culture, it has been adopted and used across various regions and communities over the centuries, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and influence.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Muntaz over time

The chart below shows babies named Muntaz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Muntaz, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Muntaz
01223201120152019

Decades

Muntaz by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muntaz 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
2010s #5746 12 4

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FAQ

Muntaz: questions and answers

How popular is the name Muntaz in the UK right now?

In 2019, Muntaz was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Muntaz most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Muntaz in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Muntaz?

An Arabic name meaning "chosen" or "select.".

How many people are called Muntaz in the UK?

A total of 12 babies have been registered as Muntaz across the 4 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.