UK boy's name
Nazim
An Arabic name meaning leader, governor, or poet.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nazim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nazim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3412, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 15 births.
This profile covers 144 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 143 living people in the UK are called Nazim. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nazim ranked #3412 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 15 boys were registered as Nazim.
- • About 143 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nazim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3412
2018
Births in 2018
5
Latest year
Peak year
1998
15 births
Estimated living
143
2026
Meaning
What does Nazim mean?
The name Nazim has its roots in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "nazim," which means "poet" or "composer." The name can be traced back to the early Islamic era and the golden age of Arabic literature and poetry.
Historically, the name Nazim was closely associated with literary and artistic pursuits. In the 8th and 9th centuries, during the Abbasid Caliphate, many renowned poets and writers bore this name, reflecting the importance of poetry and literature in the Islamic world at that time.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Nazim is found in the works of the famous Arab poet Al-Mutanabbi, who lived from 915 to 965 CE. He mentioned a poet named Nazim al-Baghdadi in his writings, indicating that the name was already in use during that period.
In the following centuries, several notable figures carried the name Nazim. One of the most famous was Nazim al-Ghazali, a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar who lived from 1058 to 1111 CE. His writings and teachings had a profound impact on Islamic philosophy and spirituality.
Another notable figure was Nazim al-Din al-Naysaburi, a Persian poet and philosopher who lived in the 12th century. He was renowned for his mystical poetry and his contributions to the development of Sufi literature.
In more recent times, Nazim Hikmet (1902-1963) was a prominent Turkish poet, playwright, and novelist. He was a leading figure in the Turkish literary scene and was renowned for his politically charged works that often explored themes of social justice and freedom.
Nazim al-Haqqani (1922-2014) was a influential Cypriot-born Sufi scholar and spiritual leader. He was the founder of the Naqshbandi Haqqani Sufi Order and had a significant following across the world, particularly in the West.
Throughout its history, the name Nazim has maintained its association with literary, artistic, and intellectual pursuits, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Arabic and Islamic worlds.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nazim over time
The chart below shows babies named Nazim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nazim, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2018, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nazim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nazim 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 | #3234 | 53 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2311 | 56 | 8 |
| 1990s | #1543 | 35 | 4 |
Notable bearers
Famous people named Nazim
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Nazim Valimahomed
chief design officer; banker; founder
Canadian entrepreneur and founder of Kroo Bank
1967-
Related
Names similar to Nazim
- Noah 72,596
- Nathan 46,860
- Nicholas 15,983
- Nathaniel 12,151
- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Nazim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nazim in the UK right now?
In 2018, Nazim was ranked #3412 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Nazim most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 15 babies registered as Nazim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nazim?
An Arabic name meaning leader, governor, or poet.
How many people are called Nazim in the UK?
A total of 144 babies have been registered as Nazim across the 21 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.