Declining since 2012, #1,634 for boys today.
Popularity of Armaan since 1991
Babies named Armaan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 176 |
| 2000s | 1,125 |
| 2010s | 1,473 |
| 2020s | 653 |
Meaning & origin
Armaan, a Persian name meaning 'hope,' has seen modest but steady use in the United States since it first appeared on the Social Security list in 1991. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when it ranked higher than in any other year, but it has been gradually declining in use since 2012. In 2022, the name was given to about 1 in 16,583 newborns and ranked 1,634th. Armaan is most common in states with larger South Asian populations, such as New Jersey, New York, and Washington. The name is also spelled Arman, and it shares sounds with other popular choices like Aryan and Rohan. While not extremely common, Armaan is a recognizable and meaningful choice for families seeking a name with Persian roots.
Armaan is a Persian name meaning 'hope' or 'desire,' derived from the Persian word 'ārmān' (آرمان). It is also used in Urdu and Hindi, popular among Muslim families in South Asia. The name has been in use since the late 20th century, with increasing popularity in the United States beginning in the 1990s.
Where Armaan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Armaan” around the world
Where Armaan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Armaan
Names that share Armaan's style, for a brother or sister.
