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Irtaza

♂ Boy

Pronounced eer-TAH-zah /ɪrˈtɑː.zɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic root r-d-w, giving 'to be pleased; to approve' — Irtaza is understood as 'chosen; approved; one in whom there is good pleasure.' It is used in Arabic and, widely, in Urdu-speaking families in Pakistan and India.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of approval: Irtaza is Arabic and Urdu for 'chosen; approved' (said 'eer-TAH-zah'). Dignified and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu
MeaningFrom the Arabic root r-d-w, giving 'to be pleased; to approve' — Irtaza is understood as 'chosen; approved; one in whom there is good pleasure.' It is used in Arabic and, widely, in Urdu-speaking families in Pakistan and India.
U.S. rank (2023)#10130 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720172023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Irtaza rests on the Arabic root r-d-w, 'to be pleased; to approve' — the same root behind Rida and Murtaza. It is understood as 'chosen; approved; one in whom there is good pleasure,' and is well used in Urdu-speaking families across Pakistan and India as well as in Arabic communities. A name of quiet dignity, which we note with respect. Rare in the U.S. (said 'eer-TAH-zah').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, dignified, and warm.

Did you know? Irtaza comes from an Arabic root meaning 'to be pleased; to approve' — so it reads as 'chosen; one in whom there is good pleasure,' a quietly honoring name (said 'eer-TAH-zah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Irtaza — Arabic/Urdu; root r-d-w 'to be pleased; approve'

Variations

IrtizaErtazaIrtizah

Nicknames

IrtiRaza

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If you like Irtaza…

Murtaza— a name from the same root
Raza— the 'pleasure; approval' root it shares
Rida— a like Arabic root-name
Mustafa— a like Arabic 'chosen' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Irtaza mean?

Irtaza is Arabic and Urdu for 'chosen; approved; one in whom there is good pleasure,' from a root meaning 'to be pleased.'

How do you pronounce Irtaza?

It's said eer-TAH-zah /ɪrˈtɑː.zɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Irtaza a boy or girl name?

Irtaza is a boy's name.

How popular is Irtaza?

Irtaza is a rare name in the U.S.

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