UK girl's name
Yaz
A Persian-Turkish name meaning blossoming flower or spring.
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.
Yaz is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yaz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 5 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2015 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Yaz. 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
- • Yaz ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 5 girls were registered as Yaz.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yaz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2019
5 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Meaning
What does Yaz mean?
The name Yaz has its origins in the Persian language and culture, dating back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran). Its earliest roots can be traced to the Old Persian word "Yaz," meaning "to worship" or "to revere." This suggests that the name may have held religious or spiritual significance in its initial usage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yaz appears in the Avesta, the sacred texts of Zoroastrianism, an ancient Iranian religion. It is believed to have been used as a name for both men and women during the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over Persia from 550 BC to 330 BC.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yaz. One of the earliest recorded was Yaz the Great, a Persian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 5th century AD. He is known for his influential works on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely studied in the Islamic world.
During the medieval period, Yaz al-Din, a renowned Persian poet and mystic, gained prominence in the 13th century. His poetic works, often infused with Sufi themes, were celebrated for their depth and beauty.
In more recent times, Yaz Bahaduri, an Indian actress and dancer, graced the silver screen in the mid-20th century. Born in 1934, she was known for her captivating performances in classic Bollywood films.
Another notable figure was Yaz Giray, a Crimean Tatar writer and journalist who lived from 1835 to 1905. He played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Crimean Tatar language and literature.
Finally, Yaz Pirinççi, a German author of Turkish descent, gained recognition for his bestselling novel "Felidae," published in 1989. The book, a murder mystery told from the perspective of cats, became an international success.
While the name Yaz has maintained a certain level of usage throughout history, its prevalence has varied across different regions and cultures. Its roots in ancient Persia and its association with religious and literary figures have contributed to its enduring legacy as a name with rich cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yaz over time
The chart below shows babies named Yaz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 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 Yaz, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yaz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yaz 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 | #4664 | 16 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4866 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Yaz
- Yasmin 10,052
- Yusra 2,725
- Yasmine 2,474
- Yara 1,487
- Yazmin 806
- Yumna 601
- Yasmeen 527
- Yasmina 518
- Yasemin 513
- Yana 452
- Yvie 377
- Yvonne 368
FAQ
Yaz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yaz in the UK right now?
In 2024, Yaz was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Yaz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 5 babies registered as Yaz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yaz?
A Persian-Turkish name meaning blossoming flower or spring.
How many people are called Yaz in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Yaz 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.