An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.
Navdeep is a boy's and girl's baby name of Sanskrit and Punjabi origin, meaning 'new light' or 'lamp of the new' — from nav (new) and deep (lamp, light). It is a popular name in Punjabi Sikh communities, expressing the hope that a child will bring fresh light into the world.
Navdeep has 22+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1984.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 40 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 64 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 26 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | #10407 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13435 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13727 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13881 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13995 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13804 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11062 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12640 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9320 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8844 |
| 1999 | 6 | #9531 |
| 1998 | 10 | #6163 |
| 1997 | 8 | #7078 |
| 1996 | 5 | #10062 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6803 |
| 1994 | 12 | #5025 |
| 1993 | 9 | #6079 |
| 1991 | 6 | #7944 |
| 1989 | 8 | #6045 |
| 1988 | 6 | #6993 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Navdeep is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 125 recorded births since 1984.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1984–2018) · Methodology