Navid
Navid is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Good news or glad tidings.
Origin and history
Navid is a traditional male given name of Persian origin meaning good news or glad tidings. It is widely used in Iran and across the Persian-speaking diaspora. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name, primarily chosen by families seeking to honor Middle Eastern heritage.
Popularity in the United States
821 babies in the United States have been named Navid since 1880. It ranks #3855 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1858.
States where it is most popular
- CA (90.9 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
- FL (2.3 %)
- TX (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 26 |
| 1980-1990 | 165 |
| 1990-2000 | 219 |
| 2000-2010 | 141 |
| 2010-2019 | 201 |
| 2020-2029 | 69 |
Famous people named Navid
- Navid Negahban: Actor, Producer
- Navid Afkari: Wrestler
Fun facts
- The concept of 'navid' frequently appears in Classical Persian poetry to signify happy news or hopeful tidings.
- Navid has maintained a small but steady presence in official U.S. birth records for several decades.