UK boy's name
Yazen
An Arabic masculine name meaning "prosperous and successful".
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.
Yazen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yazen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 5 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2009 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 32 living people in the UK are called Yazen. 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
- • Yazen ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 5 boys were registered as Yazen.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yazen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2015
5 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Yazen mean?
The name Yazen is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "yazun," which means "dignity" or "honor." The name has been in use since ancient times in the Middle East and has been particularly popular among Arabic-speaking communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yazen can be found in the works of Ibn Ishaq, an 8th-century Islamic scholar and biographer. He mentioned a companion of the Prophet Muhammad named Yazen ibn Thabit, who fought alongside the prophet in several battles.
In the 10th century, a renowned Persian poet and philosopher named Yazen al-Misri (born in 936 AD, died in 1010 AD) gained recognition for his contributions to the field of literature and philosophy. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, have been widely celebrated and studied throughout the centuries.
During the Mamluk period in Egypt, which lasted from the 13th to the 16th century, there was a prominent military leader named Yazen al-Hafiz (born in 1275 AD, died in 1341 AD). He played a significant role in defending Egypt against the Mongol invasions and is remembered for his strategic military prowess.
In the 19th century, a renowned Syrian scholar and historian named Yazen al-Umari (born in 1800 AD, died in 1878 AD) made substantial contributions to the study of Arabic literature and Islamic history. His works, which meticulously documented the cultural and intellectual traditions of the region, are widely referenced by modern scholars.
Another notable figure who bore the name Yazen was Yazen al-Hashimi (born in 1885 AD, died in 1937 AD), an Iraqi politician and statesman who played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence from British rule. He is remembered as a champion of Arab nationalism and a influential figure in the region's political landscape.
These are just a few examples of the historical significance and legacy associated with the name Yazen, which has been carried by scholars, poets, military leaders, and political figures throughout the centuries, reflecting its deep roots and cultural importance within the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yazen over time
The chart below shows babies named Yazen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 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 Yazen, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yazen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yazen 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 | #4556 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4110 | 19 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Yazen
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- Yahya 5,758
- Yunus 2,009
- Yaseen 1,799
- Yasin 1,797
- Yuvraj 1,605
- Yaqub 1,517
- Yousef 1,489
- Yousuf 1,454
- Yasir 1,056
- Yash 876
- Youssef 749
FAQ
Yazen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yazen in the UK right now?
In 2024, Yazen was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Yazen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 5 babies registered as Yazen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yazen?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "prosperous and successful".
How many people are called Yazen in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Yazen across the 9 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.