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UK boy's name

Ozni

A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a non-English language.

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.

Ozni is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ozni popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 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.

Ozni is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Ozni. 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

  • Ozni ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 4 boys were registered as Ozni.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ozni as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4270

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2024

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Ozni mean?

The name Ozni is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq, around 3500-3000 BC. It is derived from the word "uznu," meaning "ear" or "to listen," suggesting a connection to attentiveness or wisdom.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ozni can be found in the Sumerian King List, an ancient manuscript detailing the rulers of various Sumerian city-states. It mentions an individual named Ozni who ruled over the city of Lagash for a brief period around 2500 BC.

Ozni is also mentioned in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known works of literature, dating back to around 2100 BC. In this epic, Ozni is described as a wise and respected elder who provides counsel to the protagonist, Gilgamesh.

In the Biblical Book of Numbers, there is a reference to an individual named Ozni, who was a leader of the tribe of Issachar during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness in the 13th century BC.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ozni. One such person was Ozni the Scribe, a renowned scholar and writer who lived in ancient Egypt during the reign of Ramses II, around 1279-1213 BC. He is credited with preserving and transcribing numerous historical records and literary works.

Another notable Ozni was a Persian philosopher and mathematician who lived during the 9th century AD. He is known for his contributions to the development of algebra and his works on the theory of numbers.

In the medieval period, there was an Italian monk named Ozni who lived in the 12th century. He is remembered for his extensive knowledge of herbal remedies and his work in establishing one of the earliest monastic hospitals in Europe.

During the Renaissance, an Italian artist named Ozni da Siena gained recognition for his frescoes and paintings adorning several churches in Tuscany. He lived from approximately 1450 to 1510.

In more recent times, an American anthropologist named Ozni Smith made significant contributions to the study of Native American cultures in the southwestern United States during the early 20th century. He was born in 1875 and passed away in 1950.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Ozni by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ozni 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 #4270 4 1

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FAQ

Ozni: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Ozni was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Ozni most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 4 babies registered as Ozni in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ozni?

A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a non-English language.

How many people are called Ozni in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Ozni 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.