UK boy's name
Ziyaan
An Urdu name meaning "light" or "radiance".
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.
Ziyaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ziyaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1675, with 15 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 18 births.
This profile covers 140 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2010 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 139 living people in the UK are called Ziyaan. 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
- • Ziyaan ranked #1675 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 15 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 18 boys were registered as Ziyaan.
- • About 139 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ziyaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1675
2024
Births in 2024
15
Latest year
Peak year
2021
18 births
Estimated living
139
2026
Meaning
What does Ziyaan mean?
The name Ziyaan is believed to have originated from the Arabic language. It is derived from the word "zia," which means "light" or "illumination." The name is commonly found in Islamic cultures and regions where Arabic is spoken or has had a significant influence.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ziyaan can be traced back to the medieval period in the Middle East and North Africa. It was often given to boys born during times of religious or cultural significance, as the name was associated with enlightenment and spiritual guidance.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Ziyaan was Ziyaan al-Abideen, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He was born in Baghdad and made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and Islamic theology. His works were widely studied and preserved by scholars throughout the Muslim world.
Another historical figure with the name Ziyaan was Ziyaan al-Din Barani, a 14th-century Muslim philosopher and historian from Delhi, India. He is best known for his chronicles of the Delhi Sultanate, which provided valuable insights into the political and cultural landscape of the region during that era.
In the 15th century, Ziyaan al-Kabir, a Moroccan scholar and traveler, embarked on a journey to Mecca and documented his experiences in a travelogue. His writings offered a unique perspective on the customs, traditions, and religious practices of the regions he visited.
During the Ottoman Empire, Ziyaan Pasha was a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the Grand Vizier (chief advisor) to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion and administration of the Ottoman territories.
In more recent times, Ziyaan Abbasi was a Pakistani cricketer who represented his national team in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was known for his aggressive batting style and contributed significantly to Pakistan's success in international cricket during that period.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Ziyaan. The name has endured over the centuries, carrying the connotations of enlightenment, wisdom, and spiritual guidance associated with its Arabic roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ziyaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Ziyaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 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 Ziyaan, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 15 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ziyaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ziyaan 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 | #1595 | 77 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3047 | 63 | 8 |
Related
Names similar to Ziyaan
- Zachary 29,362
- Zak 9,988
- Zain 7,620
- Zac 7,272
- Zack 7,101
- Zakariya 5,447
- Zach 4,754
- Zayn 4,326
- Zachariah 3,234
- Zion 3,141
- Zane 2,818
- Zayd 2,609
FAQ
Ziyaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ziyaan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ziyaan was ranked #1675 for boys in England and Wales, with 15 births registered.
When was Ziyaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 18 babies registered as Ziyaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ziyaan?
An Urdu name meaning "light" or "radiance".
How many people are called Ziyaan in the UK?
A total of 140 babies have been registered as Ziyaan across the 13 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.