How Many People Are Named Nawab?

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

Nawab
Very Rare
Arabic

Nawab means 'ruler' in Arabic, making it a regal choice. Only 30 people named Nawab live in the US today, which is just 1 in 11,075,018 Americans. All of them are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~294
Living in US
1 in 1,127,379
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Authoritative Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

201,567
Worldwide Bearers
#5,174
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
173,144
🇮🇳 India
14,984
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
10,850
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,282
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
367
🇬🇧 England
142
🇨🇦 Canada
106
🇴🇲 Oman
102
🇮🇩 Indonesia
101
🇺🇸 United States
93

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
30 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 3
30
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 30 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
33
Classic Feel
2
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Nawab Through the Generations

Nawab, a name that signifies leadership and authority, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 2024 with 12 births. As of now, there are 30 individuals bearing this name, all under the age of 30, indicating a fresh generation embracing this title. The average age of those named Nawab is 3, suggesting that the name is predominantly chosen for newborns and young children, maintaining its status as a contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

✨ Similar Names to Nawab

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nawab's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Nawab

How Many People Have the Name Nawab?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 294 people in the United States currently share the name Nawab. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,127,379 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nawab a Common or Rare Name?

Nawab 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 Nawab Mean?

Nawab means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nawab in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Nawab Most Popular?

The name Nawab reached peak popularity in 2024, with 12 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 Nawab?

Approximately 294 people named Nawab live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 294. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,127,379 Americans.

Is Nawab a rare name?

Nawab is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,127,379 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nawab mean?

Nawab means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Nawab more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nawab are male and 0% are female.

When was Nawab most popular?

Nawab peaked in 2024 with 12 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 US294
All-Time Births294
1 in X1 in 1,127,379
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age3
Peak Year2024
World Rank#5,174
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.