Hamza is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #159 in 2009 with 351 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 385 births ranking #129. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 59.5%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 963 boys born was named Hamza. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Hamza is a well-established Arabic name often linked with strength, steadiness, and lion-like courage. It is short, memorable, and deeply rooted in Islamic tradition.
The name is especially important because of Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, a major figure in early Islam. That association has helped make it one of the most respected and widely used Muslim boys' names.