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Imtiaz

Quick answerImtiaz is an Arabic name meaning "distinction" or "excellence," derived from the root word "mitiaz" which conveys the sense of being distinguished or set apart.

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#12,859
TrendVintage
Peak year2006
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArabic, Urdu
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology33 Chaldean 9
Global rank#306

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Imtiaz

Imtiaz is an Arabic name meaning "distinction" or "excellence," derived from the root word "mitiaz" which conveys the sense of being distinguished or set apart.

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Etymology

Imtiaz is an Arabic name meaning "distinction" or "excellence," derived from the root word "mitiaz" which conveys the sense of being distinguished or set apart. The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures across the Middle East, South Asia, and the Islamic diaspora, with historical prominence in Mughal India and modern Pakistan.

Imtiaz currently ranks #12,859 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.

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