How Many People Are Named Nahid?

Complete statistics for the name Nahid: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nahid
Very Rare
Persian

Nahid means 'moon' in Persian, adding a celestial touch to its rarity. Only 34 people named Nahid live in the US today, making up just 1 in 9,566,526 Americans. The majority, 86%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~177
Living in US
1 in 1,872,595
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Moon
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Dreamy Mysterious Reflective
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes completion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

576,023
Worldwide Bearers
#1,735
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
229,176
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
159,831
🇵🇰 Pakistan
60,564
🇸🇩 Sudan
49,181
🇮🇳 India
43,542
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
6,567
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
5,419
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
5,129
🇲🇦 Morocco
4,586
🇪🇬 Egypt
3,448

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
12 (34%)
♀ Female
23 (66%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
30
Would be under 30 (86%)
5
Would be 30–60 (14%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 35 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
36
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nahid Through the Generations

Nahid saw its peak popularity in 2005 with 8 births, but it's remained stable since then. With an average age of 21, Nahid is decidedly a younger name, with 30 out of 34 individuals under 30 years old. This trend suggests Nahid is a name embraced by newer generations, likely influenced by its Persian origins and the growing appreciation for unique, meaningful names.

✨ Similar Names to Nahid

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nahid's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Nahid

How Many People Have the Name Nahid?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 177 people in the United States currently share the name Nahid. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,872,595 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nahid a Common or Rare Name?

Nahid is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nahid Mean?

Nahid means "moon" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nahid in SSA data, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

When Was Nahid Most Popular?

The name Nahid reached peak popularity in 2005, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nahid?

Approximately 177 people named Nahid live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 177. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,872,595 Americans.

Is Nahid a rare name?

Nahid is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,872,595 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nahid mean?

Nahid means "moon" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Nahid more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 34% of people named Nahid are male and 66% are female.

When was Nahid most popular?

Nahid peaked in 2005 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US177
All-Time Births177
1 in X1 in 1,872,595
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2005
World Rank#1,735
Male %34%
Female %66%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.