Naveed
A masculine Arabic name meaning "new, fresh, or modern".
Name Census estimates that about 663 living Americans carry the first name Naveed. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Naveed today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naveed births was 2015 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naveed. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Naveed with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
663
~ 1 in 516,975 Americans
Peak year
2015
25 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,574
Tracked since 1976
Census
Naveed in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,710 people with the first name Naveed, which placed it at #8,481 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#8,481
National first-name rank
People counted
1.7K
1,710 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.6
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
75.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Naveed
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Naveed is Asian/Pacific Islander at 75.9%. The next largest groups are White (12.9%) and Two or More Races (5.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Naveed described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Naveed at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander75.9% · 1,298
- White12.9% · 221
- Two or more races5.9% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 48
- Black or African American2.0% · 35
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 7
Popularity
Naveed: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naveed from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 186 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naveed by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Naveed during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Naveeds live
Origin
Meaning and history of Naveed
The name Naveed has its origins in the Persian language. It is derived from the word "nav," meaning new, and "eed," meaning celebration or festival. Therefore, the name Naveed can be interpreted as "a new celebration" or "a new beginning."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naveed can be found in the works of the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, who lived from 940 to 1020 AD. In his epic masterpiece, the Shahnameh, a character named Naveed is mentioned, although details about this character remain scarce.
The name gained popularity during the Islamic Golden Age, particularly in regions influenced by Persian culture, such as present-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia. It was often bestowed upon children born during significant festivals or celebrations, symbolizing the joy and hope associated with their arrival.
Historically, several notable figures have borne the name Naveed. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Naveed al-Din Mahmud Shah, a Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate who ruled from 1459 to 1467 AD. He was known for his patronage of arts and literature during his reign.
Another prominent figure was Naveed Noori, a celebrated Sufi poet who lived in the 17th century. His poetry, infused with spiritual themes and mysticism, contributed significantly to the rich literary heritage of the Persian-speaking world.
In more recent times, Naveed Akram, born in 1975, gained recognition as a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team. His batting prowess and athletic achievements made him a household name in the cricketing world.
Naveed Mushtaq, born in 1981, is a British actor of Pakistani descent who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Bend It Like Beckham" and "Ill Manors." His performances have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
Another notable figure is Naveed Iqbal, a Pakistani astrophysicist born in 1963. He has made significant contributions to the field of cosmology and has been recognized for his research on dark matter and the evolution of the universe.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Naveed throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the regions where this name has been prominent.
People
Naveed + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naveed as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Naveed: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naveed?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 663 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naveed going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 516,975 US residents.
Is Naveed a common name?
We classify Naveed as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 677 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naveed most popular?
The single biggest year for Naveed was 2015, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naveed is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Naveed in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,710 people with the name Naveed, or 0.57 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #8,481 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Naveed in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Naveed?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Naveed leans strongly male. 1,658 people counted with this name were male (96.9%), compared with 53 female bearers (3.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Naveed?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Naveed is Asian/Pacific Islander at 75.9%. The next largest groups are White (12.9%) and Two or More Races (5.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Naveed most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Naveed in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.9% (1,298 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Naveed in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naveed a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naveed in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Naveed still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naveed in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Naveed can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Naveed as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Naveed, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.