Arman

An uncommon Persian pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's namePersianRising fast
#1293 203in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name

Arman is a boy's baby name of Persian origin, meaning 'wish, hope, desire' — from the Persian ārmān (longing, aspiration, ideal). It is also used in Armenian and Central Asian naming traditions.

Widely used across Iran, Armenia, and Central Asian countries, Arman carries the concept of a deeply held wish — a name given to a child who represents a family's most profound hopes. Its clean, two-syllable form and strong consonant opening make it easily pronounceable in Western contexts while maintaining its rich Persian identity.

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Popularity Over Time

Arman was #1016 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1293, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Arman
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s634
2010s1,119
2000s1,379
1990s870
1980s236
1970s94
1960s28
1950s17
1940s17
1930s21
1920s44
1910s7

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(75 years, 19172024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Arman
YearBirthsRank
2024151#1293
2023119#1496
2022126#1439
2021132#1384
2020106#1555
201999#1643
2018106#1575
2017104#1567
2016104#1576
2015106#1538
2014110#1474
2013114#1443
2012131#1308
2011107#1505
2010138#1263
2009151#1194
2008127#1348
2007145#1215
2006139#1203
2005137#1162

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19172024) · Methodology