UK girl's name
Urooj
Rising, ascent, glory, splendor (name of Arabic origin).
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Urooj is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Urooj popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4763, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 14 births.
This profile covers 146 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. 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 29% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 145 living people in the UK are called Urooj. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Urooj ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 14 girls were registered as Urooj.
- • About 145 living people in the UK are estimated to have Urooj as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4763
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
14 births
Estimated living
145
2026
Meaning
What does Urooj mean?
Urooj is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "rawj," which means "rising" or "ascending." The name is believed to have emerged in the Middle East during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE.
The name Urooj carries connotations of elevation, growth, and progress. It may have been bestowed upon individuals who were seen as rising stars or those who achieved great heights in their respective fields.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Urooj can be found in classical Arabic literature and poetry. It was often used to describe the rising of celestial bodies, such as the sun or the moon, symbolizing new beginnings and hope.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Urooj. One such individual was Urooj Khan (1554-1572), a ruler of the Sur Empire in present-day India and Pakistan. He was known for his military conquests and his attempts to halt the expansion of the Mughal Empire.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Urooj Fatima Qadri (1920-2008), a Pakistani academic and linguist. She made significant contributions to the study of Urdu and Persian languages and was awarded the prestigious Pride of Performance award by the Pakistani government.
In the realm of literature, Urooj Zaidi (1928-1997) was a celebrated Urdu poet and writer from India. Her works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earning her critical acclaim and numerous accolades.
The name Urooj also found its way into Islamic history with Urooj Al-Din Mahmud (1198-1273), a Sufi mystic and scholar from present-day Turkey. He was known for his teachings on Sufism and his influential writings on Islamic philosophy.
Lastly, Urooj Saeed (born 1987) is a contemporary figure, a Pakistani cricketer who has represented the national team in various international tournaments. Her accomplishments in the sport have made her a role model for aspiring female athletes in Pakistan.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Urooj throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving a lasting impact on their societies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Urooj over time
The chart below shows babies named Urooj registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Urooj, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Urooj by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Urooj 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3697 | 41 | 6 |
| 2000s | #2356 | 89 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2671 | 16 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Urooj
- Una 945
- Uma 592
- Umaiza 556
- Umaymah 540
- Umme 508
- Ursula 481
- Umaima 407
- Uzma 370
- Umaimah 333
- Umayyah 238
- Umamah 231
- Urwa 200
FAQ
Urooj: questions and answers
How popular is the name Urooj in the UK right now?
In 2016, Urooj was ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Urooj most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 14 babies registered as Urooj in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Urooj?
Rising, ascent, glory, splendor (name of Arabic origin).
How many people are called Urooj in the UK?
A total of 146 babies have been registered as Urooj across the 19 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.