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UK boy's name

Zoraiz

An Arabic name meaning "glorious person" or "deserving praise".

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.

Zoraiz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zoraiz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #898, with 35 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 42 births.

This profile covers 179 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2007 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 178 living people in the UK are called Zoraiz. 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

  • Zoraiz ranked #898 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 35 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 42 boys were registered as Zoraiz.
  • About 178 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zoraiz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#898

2024

Births in 2024

35

Latest year

Peak year

2023

42 births

Estimated living

178

2026

Meaning

What does Zoraiz mean?

The name Zoraiz has its origins in the Arabic language, derived from the word "zur," meaning "origin" or "root," and "aiz," meaning "powerful" or "strong." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were considered to have a strong or powerful origin or ancestry.

The earliest recorded use of the name Zoraiz dates back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of the Islamic Golden Age in the Middle East. It is believed to have been used primarily within Arab communities in regions such as the Arabian Peninsula, Levant, and North Africa.

One of the earliest known historical references to the name Zoraiz can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab poet and scholar Al-Mutanabbi, who lived from 915 to 965 CE. In one of his poems, he mentions a man named Zoraiz, praising his courage and valor on the battlefield.

During the 11th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher named Zoraiz ibn Ali al-Qaisi made significant contributions to the field of logic and metaphysics. He was born in Baghdad in 1020 CE and is known for his influential work, "Al-Maqalat al-Falsafiyah" (Philosophical Treatises).

In the 13th century, the name Zoraiz was borne by a renowned Sufi mystic and poet, Zoraiz al-Andalusi, who hailed from the city of Granada in the Andalusian region of present-day Spain. His poetic works, infused with spiritual themes, were widely celebrated during his time.

Another notable figure with the name Zoraiz was an Ottoman general and statesman, Zoraiz Pasha, who lived in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in the Ottoman military campaigns and served as the governor of several provinces within the empire.

It is worth noting that while the name Zoraiz has historical roots in the Arab and Islamic world, its usage has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries over time. Its meaning and significance have resonated with individuals from various backgrounds, making it a name with a rich and diverse heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Zoraiz over time

The chart below shows babies named Zoraiz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 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 Zoraiz, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 35 births in 2024, compared with 42 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Zoraiz
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Decades

Zoraiz by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zoraiz 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 #1338 121 5
2010s #3508 51 9
2000s #4010 7 2

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FAQ

Zoraiz: questions and answers

How popular is the name Zoraiz in the UK right now?

In 2024, Zoraiz was ranked #898 for boys in England and Wales, with 35 births registered.

When was Zoraiz most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 42 babies registered as Zoraiz in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Zoraiz?

An Arabic name meaning "glorious person" or "deserving praise".

How many people are called Zoraiz in the UK?

A total of 179 babies have been registered as Zoraiz across the 16 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.