Irtaza
One who belongs to or is associated with God.
Name Census estimates that about 25 living Americans carry the first name Irtaza. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Irtaza today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Irtaza births was 2017 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Irtaza. 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 Irtaza with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Irtaza. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
25
~ 1 in 13,710,174 Americans
Peak year
2017
12 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,130
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Irtaza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Irtaza from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 13 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
Irtaza 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 Irtaza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Irtazas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Irtaza
The name Irtaza has its origins in the Persian language and culture, with a history dating back several centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "irtiza," which means "satisfaction" or "contentment." This name was likely chosen for children in the hope that they would live a life filled with satisfaction and contentment.
In the historical records, the name Irtaza can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Safavid dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran). It was a popular name among the Persian nobility and aristocracy at that time, and it is possible that some members of the royal family bore this name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Irtaza can be found in the writings of the famous Persian poet and philosopher, Saadi Shirazi (1210-1292 CE). In his literary works, Saadi mentions a character named Irtaza, suggesting that the name was in use during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Irtaza. One such example is Irtaza Ali Khan (1690-1752 CE), a prominent Nawab (ruler) of the Mughal Empire in India. He was known for his administrative skills and his patronage of the arts and literature.
Another historical figure with the name Irtaza was Irtaza Hussain Khan (1827-1905 CE), a renowned scholar and poet from the Indian subcontinent. He was a prolific writer and contributed significantly to the literary traditions of his time.
In the 19th century, Irtaza Ahmed Khan (1835-1901 CE) was a notable figure in the Muslim community of British India. He was a respected scholar, educator, and reformist who worked towards promoting education and social reforms.
During the 20th century, Irtaza Haider (1920-1988 CE) was a prominent Pakistani politician and diplomat. He served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan and was actively involved in international affairs.
Irtaza Qureshi (1935-2018 CE) was a celebrated Pakistani writer and intellectual. He authored several books and played a significant role in promoting Urdu literature and culture in Pakistan and abroad.
People
Irtaza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Irtaza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Irtaza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Irtaza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 25 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Irtaza 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 13,710,174 US residents.
Is Irtaza a common name?
We classify Irtaza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Irtaza most popular?
The single biggest year for Irtaza was 2017, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Irtaza is about 7 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 Irtaza in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Irtaza a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Irtaza in the SSA data are male. 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 Irtaza still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Irtaza 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 Irtaza 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 common is the name Irtaza?
See how many people share the name Irtaza on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.