Anzal
A masculine Arabic name meaning "heavenly gift" or "heaven-sent".
Name Census estimates that about 309 living Americans carry the first name Anzal. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anzal today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anzal births was 2021 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anzal. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Anzal with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
309
~ 1 in 1,109,237 Americans
Peak year
2021
32 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,887
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Anzal: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anzal from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 166 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anzal by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anzal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anzals live
Origin
Meaning and history of Anzal
The name Anzal is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots likely tracing back to the Middle East region. The name is derived from the Arabic word "anzala," which means "to descend" or "to come down." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with concepts of humility, descent, or perhaps even divine revelation.
One of the earliest known references to the name Anzal can be found in the medieval Islamic literature, particularly in the works of renowned scholars and poets from the 9th to 12th centuries. These early mentions often portrayed Anzal as a name symbolizing grace, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment. However, it is important to note that the name's usage during this period was relatively scarce compared to its later popularity.
The first documented individual bearing the name Anzal was Anzal ibn Abd al-Aziz, a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century CE. He hailed from the city of Basra, modern-day Iraq, and was renowned for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his extensive knowledge of the Quran and Hadith.
Another notable figure with the name Anzal was Anzal al-Khurasani, a Persian poet and philosopher from the 11th century CE. He was highly regarded for his poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. His poems are still widely celebrated and studied in literary circles across the Middle East.
In the 13th century CE, Anzal ibn al-Qadi emerged as a respected Islamic scholar and judge in the city of Damascus. His profound understanding of Islamic law and his fair rulings earned him a reputation as a wise and just figure in his time.
During the Ottoman Empire's reign, the name Anzal gained further prominence, with several individuals bearing the name serving in various capacities within the imperial court. One such figure was Anzal Pasha, a high-ranking Ottoman military commander who played a significant role in the empire's military campaigns in the 16th century.
Anzal al-Din al-Jami, a renowned Persian poet and mystic from the 15th century CE, is another notable individual who carried the name Anzal. His poetic works, which often explored Sufi themes and spiritual enlightenment, have left a lasting impact on Persian literature and continue to be studied and celebrated to this day.
It is worth noting that while the name Anzal has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, its usage has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, with individuals from various ethnic and religious backgrounds adopting the name throughout history.
People
Anzal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anzal as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anzal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anzal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 309 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anzal going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,109,237 US residents.
Is Anzal a common name?
We classify Anzal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 311 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anzal most popular?
The single biggest year for Anzal was 2021, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anzal is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anzal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anzal a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anzal in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anzal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anzal in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anzal can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Anzal?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.