UK boy's name
Yazin
A masculine Arabic name meaning "contemplation" or "meditation".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yazin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yazin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2020 to 2023. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Yazin. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yazin ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 boys were registered as Yazin.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yazin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Yazin mean?
The name Yazin has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "yazun," which means "beautiful" or "graceful." This name was particularly popular in the Arabian Peninsula and the surrounding regions during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Yazin was a 9th-century Arab poet and scholar from Baghdad, who was renowned for his contributions to the field of Arabic literature. His works were highly influential and widely studied in the Islamic world during his lifetime.
In the 11th century, there was a notable Islamic scholar and jurist named Yazin al-Andalusi, who hailed from the city of Cordoba in present-day Spain. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the study of the Qur'an and Hadith.
During the 13th century, a prominent Arab philosopher and mathematician named Yazin al-Razi made significant advancements in the fields of logic, metaphysics, and astronomy. His works were widely read and studied across the Islamic world and had a lasting impact on the development of these disciplines.
In the 15th century, there was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet named Yazin al-Baghdadi, who was known for his spiritual writings and devotional poetry. His works were widely celebrated and continue to be studied and recited by Sufis and spiritual seekers to this day.
Another notable figure with the name Yazin was a 17th-century Ottoman calligrapher and artist, who was renowned for his exceptional skill in the art of calligraphy and illumination. His works adorned many mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman Empire and are considered masterpieces of Islamic art.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Yazin, and there are likely many more individuals throughout history who carried this name and made significant contributions to various fields and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yazin over time
The chart below shows babies named Yazin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yazin, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yazin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yazin 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 | #4800 | 6 | 2 |
Related
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- Yasin 1,797
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- Yaqub 1,517
- Yousef 1,489
- Yousuf 1,454
- Yasir 1,056
- Yash 876
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FAQ
Yazin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yazin in the UK right now?
In 2023, Yazin was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yazin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Yazin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yazin?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "contemplation" or "meditation".
How many people are called Yazin in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Yazin across the 2 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.