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UK boy's name

Muzamil

An Arabic name meaning "constant companion", "friend", or "close associate".

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.

Muzamil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muzamil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 8 births.

This profile covers 99 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 2001 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 88% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 98 living people in the UK are called Muzamil. 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

  • Muzamil ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 8 boys were registered as Muzamil.
  • About 98 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muzamil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2921

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

2020

8 births

Estimated living

98

2026

Meaning

What does Muzamil mean?

The name Muzamil finds its roots in the Arabic language, originating from the word "zameel," which means "companion" or "friend." This name is believed to have been in use since the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD, when the Arabic language and culture flourished across the Middle East and parts of North Africa.

The name Muzamil gained prominence during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of remarkable intellectual, cultural, and scientific advancements that spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries. It is thought to have been inspired by the concept of companionship and camaraderie, values deeply cherished in Islamic teachings and Arab cultural traditions.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Muzamil can be found in various Arabic literary works, including poetry and historical accounts from the Abbasid era (750-1258 AD). The name's association with friendship and loyalty made it a popular choice among Arab families during this time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Muzamil. One of the earliest recorded figures was Muzamil ibn Malik al-Azdi, a renowned Arab poet who lived during the 8th century AD and was known for his eloquent verses celebrating friendship and loyalty.

Another prominent figure was Muzamil al-Khurasani, a 9th-century Islamic scholar and theologian from Khorasan (present-day Afghanistan and parts of Central Asia). He was renowned for his contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence and his extensive knowledge of the Quran and Hadith.

In the 10th century, Muzamil ibn Ahmad al-Isfahani was a celebrated Arabic calligrapher and poet from Isfahan, Iran. His exquisite calligraphic works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the Islamic world, and his poems celebrated the beauty of language and the art of writing.

During the 12th century, Muzamil al-Baghdadi was a prominent mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad, known for his contributions to the field of trigonometry and his work on the development of astronomical instruments.

In more recent history, Muzamil Quraishi was a renowned Pakistani scholar and Islamic philosopher born in 1944. He is celebrated for his efforts in promoting interfaith dialogue and his writings on the relationship between Islam and modernity.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the name Muzamil throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Muzamil over time

The chart below shows babies named Muzamil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 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 Muzamil, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Muzamil
02468200120122024

Decades

Muzamil by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muzamil 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 #2796 35 5
2010s #3803 31 7
2000s #3308 33 8

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FAQ

Muzamil: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Muzamil was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Muzamil most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 8 babies registered as Muzamil in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Muzamil?

An Arabic name meaning "constant companion", "friend", or "close associate".

How many people are called Muzamil in the UK?

A total of 99 babies have been registered as Muzamil across the 20 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.