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UK boy's name

Muzzammil

One beautified by Allah (or praised by Allah).

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.

Muzzammil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muzzammil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2813, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 10 births.

This profile covers 108 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 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 70% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 107 living people in the UK are called Muzzammil. 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

  • Muzzammil ranked #2813 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 10 boys were registered as Muzzammil.
  • About 107 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muzzammil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2813

2023

Births in 2023

7

Latest year

Peak year

2006

10 births

Estimated living

107

2026

Meaning

What does Muzzammil mean?

The name Muzzammil originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "zammil," which means "one who wraps or covers." The name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early Islamic era.

Muzzammil is a name that holds religious significance in Islamic tradition. It is believed to have been mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as one of the attributes of Allah (God). The name is often associated with the concept of divine protection and guidance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Muzzammil can be found in the works of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries CE. These scholars often referred to individuals with this name, indicating its usage during that time period.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Muzzammil. One such individual was Muzzammil al-Abiwardi, an influential Persian philosopher and theologian who lived in the 12th century CE. He made significant contributions to Islamic philosophy and was known for his work on the reconciliation of reason and revelation.

Another prominent figure was Muzzammil Khan, a Mughal nobleman and military commander who lived in the 16th century CE. He served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire in India.

In the 13th century CE, Muzzammil al-Dimashqi was a renowned Arab geographer and traveler. He wrote extensively about his travels and provided detailed accounts of the regions he visited, making valuable contributions to the field of geography.

During the 9th century CE, Muzzammil ibn Abi'l-Qasim al-Kindi was a prominent Arab mathematician and philosopher. He was influential in introducing Greek philosophical and scientific works to the Islamic world and made significant contributions to the development of mathematics and astronomy.

Another notable figure was Muzzammil al-Khayyat, a Sufi mystic and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his spiritual teachings and poetry, which reflected his deep devotion to the Islamic faith.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the name Muzzammil throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields such as philosophy, literature, science, and military endeavors.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Muzzammil over time

The chart below shows babies named Muzzammil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Muzzammil, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2023, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Muzzammil
035810199620092023

Decades

Muzzammil by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muzzammil 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 #2813 7 1
2010s #3713 36 8
2000s #2236 56 8
1990s #2220 9 2

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FAQ

Muzzammil: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Muzzammil was ranked #2813 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Muzzammil most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 10 babies registered as Muzzammil in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Muzzammil?

One beautified by Allah (or praised by Allah).

How many people are called Muzzammil in the UK?

A total of 108 babies have been registered as Muzzammil across the 19 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.