UK girl's name
Nazia
Of Arabic origin, signifying a delicate feminine beauty.
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.
Nazia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nazia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4056, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 40 births.
This profile covers 359 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 13% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 431 living people in the UK are called Nazia. 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
- • Nazia ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 40 girls were registered as Nazia.
- • Nazia ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #447 in 1992.
- • About 431 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nazia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4056
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
1997
40 births
Estimated living
431
2026
Meaning
What does Nazia mean?
The name Nazia has its origins in the Persian language, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in the region that encompasses modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia. The name is derived from the Persian word "naz," which means "grace," "elegance," or "coquetry."
In Persian literature and poetry, the term "naz" is often used to describe the charming and coy behavior of a beloved, and it is associated with the concept of feminine beauty and grace. The name Nazia is a feminine form of this word, and it carries a connotation of delicacy and charm.
One of the earliest known references to the name Nazia can be found in the works of the renowned Persian poet Hafiz, who lived in the 14th century. In his poetry, Hafiz often used the name Nazia as a symbolic representation of a beautiful and graceful woman.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nazia. One of the most famous was Nazia Hassan, a Pakistani singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in the 1980s. Born in 1964, Nazia Hassan was widely regarded as the "Queen of Pop" in South Asia and is credited with revolutionizing the Pakistani music industry.
Another notable figure with the name Nazia was Nazia Sardar, a Bangladeshi writer and academic who lived from 1897 to 1975. She was a pioneer in the field of women's education and played a significant role in promoting literacy and empowerment for women in Bangladesh.
In the realm of sports, Nazia Nazly was a Pakistani squash player who achieved international recognition in the 1990s and early 2000s. She won numerous tournaments and represented Pakistan in various international competitions.
Nazia Iqbal, born in 1983, is a Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in numerous television dramas and films. She is considered one of the most popular and influential actresses in Pakistan's entertainment industry.
Nazia Andaleeb Preema is a contemporary Bangladeshi singer and songwriter who has gained popularity in recent years for her fusion of traditional Bengali music with modern elements. Born in 1989, she has released several albums and has been recognized for her contributions to the music industry in Bangladesh.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nazia over time
The chart below shows babies named Nazia 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 Nazia, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 40 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nazia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nazia 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 | #4222 | 16 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4026 | 54 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1601 | 159 | 10 |
| 1990s | #736 | 130 | 4 |
Geography
Where Nazia is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Nazia. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Nazia ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #447 in 1992.
Across the UK
Nazia in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#447 in 1992
14 years of NRS records, 76 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Nazia
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Nazia Hassan
singer
Pakistani singer (1965–2000)
1965-2000
Related
Names similar to Nazia
- Niamh 20,347
- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Nazia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nazia in the UK right now?
In 2023, Nazia was ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Nazia most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 40 babies registered as Nazia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nazia?
Of Arabic origin, signifying a delicate feminine beauty.
How many people are called Nazia in the UK?
A total of 359 babies have been registered as Nazia across the 27 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 76 more in Scotland.
Where is Nazia most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Nazia ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #447 in 1992. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.