UK boy's name
Ramiz
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "messenger" or "bearer of good news".
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.
Ramiz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ramiz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3048, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 11 births.
This profile covers 59 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1996 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 55% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 59 living people in the UK are called Ramiz. 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
- • Ramiz ranked #3048 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 11 boys were registered as Ramiz.
- • About 59 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ramiz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3048
2022
Births in 2022
6
Latest year
Peak year
2003
11 births
Estimated living
59
2026
Meaning
What does Ramiz mean?
The name Ramiz has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "ramiz," which means "symbol" or "sign." The name is believed to have been in use since the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries.
Ramiz is a masculine name that was initially popular in regions with significant Arab or Islamic influence, such as the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Central and South Asia. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical records and documents from these regions.
One of the earliest known references to the name Ramiz can be found in the famous Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the legendary poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In the poem, there is a character named Ramiz who is described as a wise and learned man.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ramiz. One of the most famous was Ramiz bin Ahmad al-Baghdadi (1048-1134), a renowned Arab philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the fields of optics, mechanics, and the study of celestial bodies.
Another notable figure was Ramiz ibn Shaddad al-Andalusi (1076-1147), a renowned Arab poet and literary scholar from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He was celebrated for his mastery of Arabic poetry and his contributions to the study of Arabic literature.
In the 13th century, there was Ramiz al-Din Yusuf Ibn al-Mutrân (1205-1285), a prominent Syrian scholar and physician who wrote several influential works on medicine and philosophy.
During the Ottoman Empire, Ramiz Pasha (1817-1876) was a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the empire from 1873 to 1876.
In more recent times, Ramiz Raja (1963-present) is a Pakistani cricket commentator and former cricketer who played for the national team in the 1980s and 1990s.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Ramiz, which has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, and has been associated with wisdom, learning, and scholarship.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ramiz over time
The chart below shows babies named Ramiz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Ramiz, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2022, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ramiz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ramiz 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 | #3048 | 6 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4096 | 16 | 4 |
| 2000s | #2827 | 29 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2469 | 8 | 2 |
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- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Ramiz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ramiz in the UK right now?
In 2022, Ramiz was ranked #3048 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Ramiz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 11 babies registered as Ramiz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ramiz?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "messenger" or "bearer of good news".
How many people are called Ramiz in the UK?
A total of 59 babies have been registered as Ramiz across the 12 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.