Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Naveed since 1976
Babies named Naveed per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 119 |
| 1990s | 186 |
| 2000s | 127 |
| 2010s | 186 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Naveed is a Persian name meaning 'good news,' reflecting a deeply positive and hopeful sentiment. It entered U.S. records in 1976 and has remained consistently low in usage, with a peak in 2015. As of 2025, it ranks 8,910, with about 1 in 213,510 baby boys receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been stable, suggesting a steady but very small number of families choose it each year. Its cultural roots are strongly tied to Persian-speaking communities, and it has not broken into broader American naming trends, maintaining an uncommon but recognizable presence.
Naveed derives from Persian نوید (navid), meaning 'good news' or 'good tidings.' It is a common given name in Iran and across Persian-influenced regions, including Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The name has also been adopted in Muslim communities in South Asia, though usage in the United States remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Navi
Variants: Navid
Sibling names for Naveed
Names that share Naveed's style, for a brother or sister.
