Fiza
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "successful" or "victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 425 living Americans carry the first name Fiza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fiza today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fiza births was 2001 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fiza. 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.
People living today
425
~ 1 in 806,481 Americans
Peak year
2001
43 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,693
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Fiza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fiza from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 248 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fiza 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 Fiza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Fizas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Fiza, while Illinois, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fiza
The name Fiza is derived from the Persian language and has its origins in the Middle East and Central Asia. It is believed to have emerged during the 7th century, around the time of the Islamic Golden Age.
Fiza is thought to be a feminine form of the Arabic word "faidh," which means "overflowing" or "abundant." It may also be related to the Persian word "fiza," meaning "increase" or "growth." This suggests that the name Fiza was originally associated with concepts of prosperity, fertility, and abundance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fiza can be found in the works of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Rumi (1207-1273). In his poetry, Rumi makes reference to a woman named Fiza, although it is unclear whether this was a real person or a symbolic representation.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Fiza. One of the earliest examples is Fiza Banu Begum (1541-1594), a powerful and influential figure in the Mughal Empire. She was the wife of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and served as the regent for her son, Akbar, during his early years as ruler.
Another significant historical figure with the name Fiza is Fiza Ali Mirza (1825-1905), an Indian princess and poet who was a member of the royal family of Awadh. Her literary works, written in Urdu and Persian, were celebrated for their beauty and depth.
In the 20th century, Fiza Aizenberg Batterberry (1922-2014) was a notable American food writer and historian. She authored several books on the history of food and cuisine, including "Renaissance Cooking" and "On the Town in New York: The Landmark History of Eating, Drinking, and Entertainments from the American Revolution to the Food Revolution."
Another prominent figure was Fiza Munir (1955-2008), a Pakistani actress and comedian who was widely acclaimed for her work in television and film. She was known for her versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters, both comedic and dramatic.
More recently, Fiza Farhat (born 1984) is a Pakistani politician and social activist who has been actively involved in advocating for women's rights and empowerment in her country. She has served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and has been recognized for her efforts to promote education and gender equality.
People
Fiza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fiza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fiza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fiza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 425 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fiza 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 806,481 US residents.
Is Fiza a common name?
We classify Fiza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 431 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fiza most popular?
The single biggest year for Fiza was 2001, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fiza is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fiza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fiza 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.
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.