Hamzah
4 countries#641 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hamzah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,323 births recorded 1990–2021 · peaked in 2002 with 167 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,268 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #641 · peaked in 2002 with 167 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,544 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #2798 · peaked in 2008 with 67 births
Most common in: New York, California, Michigan, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
55 births recorded 1990–2019 · peaked in 1995 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
23 births recorded 1995–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 5 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Hamzah’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #202 | — |
| 2003 | #243 | ↓41 |
| 2004 | #334 | ↓91 |
| 2005 | #316 | ↑18 |
| 2006 | #443 | ↓127 |
| 2007 | #392 | ↑51 |
| 2008 | #418 | ↓26 |
| 2009 | #468 | ↓50 |
| 2010 | #444 | ↑24 |
| 2011 | #565 | ↓121 |
| 2012 | #588 | ↓23 |
| 2013 | #544 | ↑44 |
| 2014 | #684 | ↓140 |
| 2015 | #671 | ↑13 |
| 2016 | #647 | ↑24 |
| 2017 | #701 | ↓54 |
| 2018 | #897 | ↓196 |
| 2019 | #642 | ↑255 |
| 2020 | #962 | ↓320 |
| 2021 | #641 | ↑321 |
Frequently asked questions about Hamzah
Is Hamzah a popular name?
Yes — Hamzah currently ranks #641 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Hamzah more common for boys or girls?
Hamzah is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Hamzah most popular?
Hamzah peaked in 2002 in England & Wales, with 167 recorded births that year.
Is Hamzah rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Hamzah’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #269 in 1996 to #641 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Hamzah?
At least 3,890 babies have been recorded with the name Hamzah across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Hamzah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hamzah appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Hamzah?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Hamzah include Eoin, Fateh, Hutson, Ishaq.
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