Will my child share the name Arbaaz with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Arbaaz per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arbaaz in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Arbaaz becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Arbaaz is rising: up 2,520 places since 2021, to #2,269 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #718 in 1999.

Is Arbaaz a good choice for a distinctive name?

Arbaaz is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Arbaaz a popular baby name in the United States?

Arbaaz does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Arbaaz is a distinctive choice, ranked #2269 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Arbaaz in their class.

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About the Name Arbaaz

Arbaaz is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1065 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #718 in 1999 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Arbaaz is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Arbaaz in their class.