Naweed
A boy's name of Persian origin with 20 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Naweed 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 1994, with 20 total recorded births.
Naweed 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.
Naweed is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Naweed is a boy's baby name of Persian origin, meaning 'good news, glad tidings.' Used in Afghanistan, Iran, and across the Persian-speaking diaspora, it carries a joyful, optimistic message at its very core.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Naweed'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. Naweed follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Naweed'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
Naweed has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1994.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
The Story of Naweed
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1994, Naweed is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Naweed are most likely born between 1994 and 2004.
How rare is Naweed?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Naweed is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 2000s with 15 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1994–2005)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | #12767 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11917 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11624 |
| 1994 | 5 | #9815 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2005