UK boy's name
Nazai
An Arabic name meaning "pure" or "righteous".
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.
Nazai is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nazai 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 2024, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 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.
Nazai is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Nazai. 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
- • Nazai ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 3 boys were registered as Nazai.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nazai 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
2024
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Nazai mean?
The given name Nazai is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. It is thought to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from approximately 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "naz," which means "to lead" or "to guide," and the suffix "-ai," which denotes a feminine form.
Nazai was a relatively uncommon name in ancient India, and there are no records of it appearing in significant historical texts or religious scriptures from that era. However, some scholars suggest that it may have been used as a name for women in certain regions of the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Nazai can be found in the "Lichchhavi Inscriptions," a collection of ancient inscriptions from the Lichchhavi period in Nepal, dating back to around the 5th century CE. One of the inscriptions mentions a woman named Nazai, who is believed to have been a member of the Lichchhavi nobility.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who bore the name Nazai. One of the earliest known figures was Nazai Begum, a prominent Mughal noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was the wife of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and served as the regent for her son, Akbar the Great, during his early years as the emperor.
Another historical figure with the name Nazai was Nazai Khanum, a Persian poet who lived in the 17th century. She was renowned for her contributions to the Persian literary tradition and is considered one of the most accomplished female poets of her time.
In the 19th century, Nazai Sohrab was a notable Afghan politician and diplomat. He served as the ambassador of Afghanistan to the Russian Empire and played a significant role in the region's political affairs during the Anglo-Afghan Wars.
Nazai Amari was an influential Afghan writer and activist who lived in the 20th century. She was a prominent figure in the women's rights movement in Afghanistan and was known for her literary works that addressed social and political issues.
Nazai Nematullah was an Afghan military officer and politician who served as the Minister of Defense and the Prime Minister of Afghanistan in the 1960s and 1970s. He played a crucial role in the country's political landscape during that period.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Nazai by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nazai 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 | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Nazai: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nazai in the UK right now?
In 2024, Nazai was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nazai most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 3 babies registered as Nazai in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nazai?
An Arabic name meaning "pure" or "righteous".
How many people are called Nazai in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Nazai across the 1 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.