boy's name
Mahfuz
mah-FOOZ
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 83
Mahfuz is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Mahfuz is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2000, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Mahfuz Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 9 |
How Popular Is Mahfuz?
In 2024, Mahfuz was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mahfuz
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mahfuz Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mahfuz over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mahfuz
- Pronunciation mah-FOOZ
Sibling Names for Mahfuz
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mahfuz — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mahfuz
How popular is the name Mahfuz?
In 2024, Mahfuz was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Mahfuz a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahfuz is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mahfuz?
Mahfuz has 2 syllables.
When was Mahfuz most popular?
Mahfuz peaked in 2000, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.