UK girl's name
Razan
An Arabic name meaning "garden" or "blooming flower" in nature.
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.
Razan is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Razan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1603, with 19 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 20 births.
This profile covers 274 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1996 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 95% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 273 living people in the UK are called Razan. 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
- • Razan ranked #1603 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 19 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 20 girls were registered as Razan.
- • About 273 living people in the UK are estimated to have Razan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1603
2024
Births in 2024
19
Latest year
Peak year
2018
20 births
Estimated living
273
2026
Meaning
What does Razan mean?
The name Razan has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "raza," which means "contentment" or "satisfaction." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the Middle Eastern region.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Razan can be found in ancient Arabic literature. The 9th-century poet Abu Tammam mentioned a woman named Razan in one of his famous poems, describing her beauty and grace.
In Islamic history, there is a record of a woman named Razan who lived during the time of the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century. She was known for her wisdom and was respected among the early Muslim community.
Throughout the centuries, the name Razan has been borne by several notable figures. One such figure was Razan al-Najjar, a Palestinian medic who was killed by Israeli forces in 2018 while providing medical aid to protesters in Gaza. Her death sparked international outrage and renewed calls for peace in the region.
Another famous Razan was Razan Zaitouneh, a Syrian human rights activist and lawyer who played a prominent role in the Syrian uprising against the Assad regime. She was abducted in 2013, and her fate remains unknown.
In the field of literature, Razan Ghazzawi is a renowned Syrian novelist and poet. Born in 1962, her works often explore themes of women's empowerment and the challenges faced by marginalized communities.
Razan Khalifa Al Naim is a Saudi Arabian princess and philanthropist who has been actively involved in promoting education and social welfare initiatives in her country.
Razan Saffour is a Jordanian writer and activist who has written extensively on issues related to gender equality, human rights, and social justice in the Arab world.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Razan throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of their respective societies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Razan over time
The chart below shows babies named Razan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Razan, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 19 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Razan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Razan 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 | #1775 | 81 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2295 | 126 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3044 | 50 | 8 |
| 1990s | #3115 | 17 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Razan
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Razan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Razan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Razan was ranked #1603 for girls in England and Wales, with 19 births registered.
When was Razan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 20 babies registered as Razan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Razan?
An Arabic name meaning "garden" or "blooming flower" in nature.
How many people are called Razan in the UK?
A total of 274 babies have been registered as Razan across the 27 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.