UK girl's name
Pariza
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "like a fairy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Pariza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Pariza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3970, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 11 births.
This profile covers 31 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2008 to 2022. 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 45% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 31 living people in the UK are called Pariza. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Pariza ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 11 girls were registered as Pariza.
- • About 31 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pariza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3970
2022
Births in 2022
5
Latest year
Peak year
2017
11 births
Estimated living
31
2026
Meaning
What does Pariza mean?
The name Pariza is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, with its roots tracing back to the Indian subcontinent. The earliest known usage of this name dates back to the 5th century BCE, during the golden age of classical Sanskrit literature.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Pariza can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. This epic poem, composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE, features a minor character named Pariza, who was a skilled warrior and archer in the epic battle between the Pandavas and the Kauravas.
The name Pariza is derived from the Sanskrit word "parizah," which means "encircling" or "surrounding." This linguistic origin suggests that the name may have initially been associated with concepts of protection, encompassment, or embracing.
In the 3rd century BCE, a renowned Buddhist philosopher and scholar named Pariza lived in the kingdom of Magadha, which is now part of modern-day Bihar, India. He is credited with several influential treatises on Buddhist philosophy and is regarded as one of the earliest proponents of the Madhyamaka school of thought.
During the Maurya Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in ancient India from the 4th to 2nd centuries BCE, a powerful military general named Pariza played a pivotal role in the expansion and consolidation of the empire under the reign of Emperor Ashoka.
In the 9th century CE, a celebrated Persian poet and mystic named Pariza Sana'i was born in Ghazni, Afghanistan. His poetic works, such as the "Hadiqat al-Haqiqat" (The Walled Garden of Truth), were highly influential in the development of Persian Sufi literature and mystical poetry.
Another notable figure bearing the name Pariza was a 12th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer from the Chalukya dynasty. Pariza Bhaṭṭa made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the study of infinite series and the calculation of pi.
While the name Pariza has been relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a presence across various cultures and regions, reflecting its ancient origins and the diverse influences that have shaped its meaning and usage over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Pariza over time
The chart below shows babies named Pariza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Pariza, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2022, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pariza by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pariza 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 | #3970 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4222 | 23 | 4 |
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Pariza
- Poppy 52,802
- Phoebe 47,609
- Paige 24,717
- Penelope 13,109
- Pippa 6,346
- Polly 5,678
- Philippa 4,446
- Penny 4,394
- Paris 4,372
- Piper 3,961
- Pearl 3,516
- Paisley 3,419
FAQ
Pariza: questions and answers
How popular is the name Pariza in the UK right now?
In 2022, Pariza was ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Pariza most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 11 babies registered as Pariza in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Pariza?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "like a fairy".
How many people are called Pariza in the UK?
A total of 31 babies have been registered as Pariza 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.