Nizam

Nizam is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “order, system.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2016.

Nizam at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“order, system”

About the name Nizam

Nizam belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “order, system” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nizam first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5770 in 1974, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nizam in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#5770 in 1974
Peak year
1974
Total since 1880
5

Nizam in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2578 in 2004
Babies named Nizam in 2016
3
Total since 1996
14

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nizam mean?

Nizam means “order, system” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nizam a boy or girl name?

Nizam is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2016.

What origin is the name Nizam?

Nizam comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Nizam?

Nizam first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #5770 in 1974, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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