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Naveed

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Pronounced nah-VEED /nɑˈvid/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian navid/naveed, 'good news; glad tidings; an announcement of joy'Low

In 30 seconds: Good news; glad tidings: Naveed is Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'nah-VEED').
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningFrom the Persian navid/naveed, 'good news; glad tidings; an announcement of joy'
U.S. rank (2025)#9450 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 685

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519762025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Naveed comes from the Persian navid/naveed, 'good news; glad tidings; an announcement of joy'. A crisp, classic name (said 'nah-VEED').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, good-news at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Naveed is Persian for 'good news; glad tidings; an announcement of joy' — a crisp, uplifting name (said 'nah-VEED').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Naveed — Persian etymology

Variations

NavidNaweed

Nicknames

Navi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naveed mean?

Naveed is Persian for 'good news; glad tidings; an announcement of joy'.

How do you pronounce Naveed?

It's said nah-VEED /nɑˈvid/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Naveed a boy or girl name?

Naveed is a boy's name.

How popular is Naveed?

Naveed is a very rare name in the U.S.

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