Nawaz
A boy's name of Persian origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Nawaz is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 5 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Nawaz is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Nawaz is a boy's baby name of Persian origin meaning 'one who is kind' or 'one who pleases,' from the Persian root nawākhtan, to be gentle or kind. It is used widely in Pakistani and Afghan naming traditions.
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Nawaz is cataloged under the Persian naming tradition. Names from the Persian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Nawaz has been recorded as a boy's name since 2016, with 5 total births. Browse the Persian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nawaz has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | — |
The Story of Nawaz
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Nawaz is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Nawaz are most likely born between 2016 and 2016.
How rare is Nawaz?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Nawaz is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2016, peaked in the 2010s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2016–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | #13610 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2016–2016