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Narmeen

nar-MEEN · soft, delicate; also a type of fragrant fruit

Peak popularity
2011
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Narmeen since 1990

Babies named Narmeen per year in U.S. Social Security records.

37101990200020102020Most births 2011Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s36
2000s32
2010s29
2020s6

Meaning & origin

Narmeen is a rare Persian name in the United States, first recorded in 1990. It has not entered the top 1000 names in any year, with its peak usage occurring in 2011. The name has maintained a stable trajectory since the 2010s, though it remains uncommon. As of the latest data in 2025, the name is still in use but does not rank among popular choices. Narmeen carries the soft, delicate connotations of its Persian roots, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with cultural depth. Its rarity is a defining feature, making it a unique selection without widespread familiarity.

Narmeen is a Persian feminine name derived from 'narm' meaning soft or delicate. It is often associated with a fragrant fruit (likely a variety of quince or medlar). The name has been used in Persian-speaking regions and occasionally in other Muslim-majority countries, though its usage in the United States has been rare and recent.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Narmi, Meeny

Variants: Narmin, Narmeen

Sibling names for Narmeen

Names that share Narmeen's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Leila, Nadia, Samira, Soraya, Zara

Brothers: Darius, Kian, Ramin, Samir, Zubin

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Narmeen mean?
Narmeen means 'soft' or 'delicate' in Persian, and is also the name of a fragrant fruit.
How popular is Narmeen right now?
Narmeen has never appeared in the U.S. Social Security Administration's top 1000 names. Its peak usage in the U.S. was in 2011, but it remains a rare choice.
Is Narmeen a boy's or girl's name?
Narmeen is primarily a girl's name.