Arbaz
A boy's name of Persian origin with 25 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Arbaz hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1997, with 25 total recorded births.
Arbaz is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Arbaz is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Arbaz is a boy's baby name of Persian origin, commonly used in Afghan and Pakistani communities. It derives from the Persian "arbab" meaning "lord," "master," or "owner" — a name that historically denoted a person of high social standing or authority.
In Pashto-speaking regions, Arbaz carries connotations of dignity and leadership. It's a name with real cultural weight in South and Central Asian communities — crisp, strong, two syllables that land with quiet authority. Parents drawn to names with clear meaning and cross-cultural roots will find Arbaz both purposeful and distinctive.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Arbaz's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Arbaz follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Arbaz's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arbaz has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 | #8792 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 12 | #8640 | — |
The Story of Arbaz
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1999, Arbaz is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Arbaz are most likely born between 1997 and 2001.
How rare is Arbaz?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Arbaz is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2000s with 13 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1997–2001)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | #9326 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8257 |
| 1999 | 7 | #7928 |
| 1997 | 5 | #9351 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2001