Uraz
An Arabic masculine name derived from the word "urwah" meaning "solid rock".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Uraz. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Uraz today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Uraz births was 2024 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Uraz. 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 Uraz with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Uraz. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2024
9 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,896
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Uraz: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Uraz 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 9 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
Uraz 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 Uraz during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Uraz
The name Uraz has its origins in the Turkic languages, which are a family of languages spoken across a vast geographical region stretching from Eastern Europe to Central Asia. Historically, the Turkic peoples were nomadic tribes who roamed the Eurasian Steppe, and their languages reflect their rich cultural heritage.
The name Uraz is derived from the Turkic root word "ur," which means "to hit" or "to strike." This suggests that the name may have been associated with warriors or those skilled in combat. In some Turkic cultures, names were often given to children based on their perceived strengths or the aspirations of their parents.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Uraz can be found in the epic poem "Dede Korkut," which dates back to the 9th or 10th century. This work, which is considered a masterpiece of Turkic literature, contains stories and legends that were passed down through oral tradition among the Oghuz Turks.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Uraz. One such person was Uraz Muhammad Beg, a 16th-century Uzbek ruler who controlled parts of present-day Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to consolidate power in the region.
Another historical figure named Uraz was Uraz-Ali Khan, a 17th-century Crimean Tatar noble and military leader. He played a significant role in the conflict between the Crimean Khanate and the Ottoman Empire, and his exploits were recorded in various chronicles and histories of the time.
In the 18th century, Uraz Giraev was a prominent Circassian noble and military commander who fought against Russian expansion in the Caucasus region. He is celebrated in Circassian folklore and is regarded as a symbol of resistance against foreign domination.
Moving into the 19th century, Uraz Gurtsiev was a Chechen warrior and leader who played a crucial role in the resistance against Russian imperial forces during the Caucasian War. His bravery and strategic skills earned him a place in the annals of Chechen history.
Lastly, Uraz Budanov was a 20th-century Russian military officer who gained notoriety for his involvement in the Second Chechen War. He was convicted of kidnapping and murdering a Chechen civilian, a case that sparked widespread controversy and discussions about human rights abuses during the conflict.
While these are just a few examples, the name Uraz has a rich history that spans centuries and cultures, reflecting the diverse tapestry of the Turkic world and the enduring legacy of its people.
People
Uraz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Uraz as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Uraz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Uraz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Uraz 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Uraz a common name?
We classify Uraz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Uraz most popular?
The single biggest year for Uraz was 2024, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Uraz is about 4 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 Uraz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Uraz a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Uraz 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 Uraz still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Uraz 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 Uraz 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 have the name Uraz?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.