UK boy's name
Noraiz
A feminine name derived from the Arabic words "nur" and "ayn", signifying "light of the eyes".
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.
Noraiz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Noraiz 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 2023, with 5 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2015 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Noraiz. 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
- • Noraiz ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 5 boys were registered as Noraiz.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Noraiz 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
2023
5 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Noraiz mean?
The name Noraiz is a unique and relatively obscure name of uncertain origin. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East or Central Asia, possibly deriving from an ancient Indo-Iranian language or dialect spoken in the region during antiquity.
The earliest known mention of the name Noraiz can be traced back to a collection of ancient Persian manuscripts dated to around the 5th century AD. These manuscripts contain records of a Persian nobleman named Noraiz ibn Farid, who served as a military commander during the Sassanid Empire. Unfortunately, little is known about his life and deeds beyond this brief mention.
Another notable figure bearing the name Noraiz was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century AD. Noraiz al-Khorasani was born in the city of Nishapur in modern-day Iran and was renowned for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his eloquent poetry. His works were widely studied and celebrated throughout the Islamic world during the medieval period.
In the 12th century, a Sufi mystic named Noraiz al-Din Baqir gained prominence in the region of modern-day Afghanistan. He was known for his spiritual teachings and his efforts to promote Islamic mysticism and unity among the diverse communities of the region. His devotional poetry and writings were widely circulated and continue to be revered by Sufi practitioners to this day.
Moving forward in time, a notable figure named Noraiz Khan rose to prominence in the 17th century as a military leader and governor in the Mughal Empire. He was born in present-day Pakistan and served under the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, playing a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of Mughal rule in the region.
In more recent history, Noraiz Ali Khan was a prominent Pakistani politician and statesman who lived from 1915 to 1982. He served as the Governor of West Pakistan and played a significant role in the country's political landscape during the mid-20th century.
Despite its relative obscurity, the name Noraiz has persisted through the ages, appearing in various historical records and carried by individuals who left their mark on the cultural, intellectual, and political landscapes of their respective eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Noraiz over time
The chart below shows babies named Noraiz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 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 Noraiz, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Noraiz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Noraiz 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 | #4214 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4238 | 11 | 3 |
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FAQ
Noraiz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Noraiz in the UK right now?
In 2024, Noraiz was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Noraiz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 5 babies registered as Noraiz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Noraiz?
A feminine name derived from the Arabic words "nur" and "ayn", signifying "light of the eyes".
How many people are called Noraiz in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Noraiz across the 6 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.