Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Imtiaz

Imtiaz or Imtiyaz (امتياز) is a given name of Arabic origin, which means "distinct" or "unique". It may refer to:Imtiaz Abbasi, Emirati cricketer Imtiyaz Ahmed, Indian cricketer Imtiaz Alam Hanfi (1929–2015), Pakistani banker Imtiaz Ali (cricketer), West Indian cricketer Imtiaz Ali (director), Indian film director Imtiyaz Ali Khan (1926-2018), Indian painter and art historian Imtiaz Ali Taj…

Current Rank
#12,135
Peak Rank
#8,731 (2006)
Total Babies
30
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1998
First Year
2013
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#8731
Peak Rank
30
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Imtiaz

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

Imtiaz or Imtiyaz (امتياز) is a given name of Arabic origin, which means "distinct" or "unique". It may refer to:Imtiaz Abbasi, Emirati cricketer Imtiyaz Ahmed, Indian cricketer Imtiaz Alam Hanfi (1929–2015), Pakistani banker Imtiaz Ali (cricketer), West Indian cricketer Imtiaz Ali (director), Indian film director Imtiyaz Ali Khan (1926-2018), Indian painter and art historian Imtiaz Ali Taj…

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The Story of Imtiaz

Imtiaz first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 8 Imtiazs were born — ranking #8,731 that year. As of 2026, Imtiaz ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Imtiazs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Imtiaz

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Frequently Asked Questions about Imtiaz

What does the name Imtiaz mean?
Imtiaz or Imtiyaz (امتياز) is a given name of Arabic origin, which means "distinct" or "unique". It may refer to:Imtiaz Abbasi, Emirati cricketer Imtiyaz Ahmed, Indian cricketer Imtiaz Alam Hanfi (1929–2015), Pakistani banker Imtiaz Ali (cricketer), West Indian cricketer Imtiaz Ali (director), Indian film director Imtiyaz Ali Khan (1926-2018), Indian painter and art historian Imtiaz Ali Taj…
How popular is Imtiaz in 2026?
In 2026, Imtiaz ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Imtiaz most popular?
Imtiaz reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #8,731 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Imtiaz a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Imtiaz is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Imtiaz?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Imtiaz include Ives, Wellesley, Keaven. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Imtiaz

Imtiaz is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Imtiaz's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #8,731. Use the chart and map above to compare Imtiaz'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.