Naz

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAHZ /ˈnɑz/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian/Urdu naz, 'pride; elegance; grace; coyness; being pampered/cherished'; used for both sexes; here for boysLow

In 30 seconds: Pride; elegance; being cherished: Naz is Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).

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Origin LowPersian

MeaningFrom the Persian/Urdu naz, 'pride; elegance; grace; coyness; being pampered/cherished'; used for both sexes; here for boys

U.S. rank (2025)#8054 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 79

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Naz comes from the Persian/Urdu naz, 'pride; elegance; grace; coyness; being pampered/cherished'. Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'NAHZ').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, pride-and-elegance at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Naz means 'pride; elegance; grace; coyness; being cherished' in Persian/Urdu — a crisp, classic name used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'NAHZ').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Naz — unisex; Persian etymology

Variations

NazzNaaz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naz mean?

Naz is Persian for 'pride; elegance; grace; being cherished'; used for both sexes; here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Naz?

It's said NAHZ /ˈnɑz/ — one syllable.

Is Naz a boy or girl name?

Naz is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Naz?

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