Humza is a distinctive choice, ranked #1322 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Humza in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1322
About the Name Humza
Humza is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 49 places over five years. Its high point was #399 in 1996, and it now sits at #1322. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Humza is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Humza
Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Humza per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Humza in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Humza has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 49 places in the last five years. Its peak was #399 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Humza 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.
Notable people named Humza include: Humza Ferozie — Humza Ferozie is an Indian former cricketer.; Humza Yousaf — Humza Haroon Yousaf is a Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from March 2023 to May...; Humza Arshad — Humza Mohammed Arshad is an English actor, comedian and writer of Pakistani descent..
Humza does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Humzas in the wild.
20
UK babies named Humza (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 49 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Humza
Likely around 1 other Humza in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Humza Haroon Yousaf is a Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from March 2023 to May 2024. He served under his predecessor Nicola Sturgeon as justice secretary from 2018 to 2021 and then as health secretary from 2021 to 2023.