Boy · #10,994 in 2026

Ijaz

In Islam, ’i‘jāz or Mu‘jiza is the Arabic word for miracle or inimitability challenge of the Quran, the doctrine which holds that the Quran has a miraculous quality, both in content and in form, that no human speech can match. According to this doctrine the Quran is a miracle and its inimitability is the proof granted to Muhammad in authentication of his prophetic status.

Current Rank
#10,994
Peak Rank
#10,994 (2009)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2000
First Year
2009
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#10994
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
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Meaning & Origin of Ijaz

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In Islam, ’i‘jāz or Mu‘jiza is the Arabic word for miracle or inimitability challenge of the Quran, the doctrine which holds that the Quran has a miraculous quality, both in content and in form, that no human speech can match. According to this doctrine the Quran is a miracle and its inimitability is the proof granted to Muhammad in authentication of his prophetic status.

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The Story of Ijaz

Ijaz first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 6 Ijazs were born — ranking #10,994 that year. As of 2026, Ijaz ranks #10,994 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Ijazs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ijaz

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ijaz

What does the name Ijaz mean?
In Islam, ’i‘jāz or Mu‘jiza is the Arabic word for miracle or inimitability challenge of the Quran, the doctrine which holds that the Quran has a miraculous quality, both in content and in form, that no human speech can match. According to this doctrine the Quran is a miracle and its inimitability is the proof granted to Muhammad in authentication of his prophetic status.
How popular is Ijaz in 2026?
In 2026, Ijaz ranks #10,994 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Ijaz most popular?
Ijaz reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #10,994 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Ijaz a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ijaz is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ijaz?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ijaz include Avie, Ferdy, Dejuane. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ijaz

Ijaz is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Ijaz's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #10,994. Use the chart and map above to compare Ijaz's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.