Naveen
Boy name · Celtic Gaelic · Hebrew
Meaningnew · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #2,056
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,056 in 2025
72 babies were named Naveen in the US in 2025. It has climbed 336 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1989–2025
US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Naveen you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Naveen
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British actor (1969-)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 23,697 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Naveen, 72 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Naveen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNaveen first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearNaveen is at its all-time high right now: #2,056 in 2025.
- Then vs nowNaveen is 3.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 75,758 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 23,697.
- TrendNaveen has climbed 336 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,056. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Naveen means “new”. Our records link it to Celtic Gaelic and Hebrew roots.
About the name Naveen
Naveen is a boy name of Celtic Gaelic and Hebrew origin meaning “new”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-een”. US birth records list Naveen for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 54 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,056 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,056, with 72 babies.
Origin:Celtic Gaelic namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.9 | 204,082 girls |
| 1990s | 2.4 | 414,938 girls |
| 2000s | 4.9 | 205,339 girls |
| 2010s | 9.9 | 100,503 girls |
| 2020s | 2.6 | 387,597 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.6 | 179,775 boys |
| 1980s | 6.6 | 151,286 boys |
| 1990s | 8.9 | 112,613 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 64,851 boys |
| 2010s | 24 | 41,511 boys |
| 2020s | 37 | 27,186 boys |
More Celtic Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Bowen · son of Owen
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Boy name: Danny · God is my judge
- Boy name: Calum · dove
- Unisex name: Bowie · yellow-haired
- Boy name: Cian · ancient
- Boy name: Earl · nobleman
- Unisex name: Kerry · land of Ciar's people
Questions about the name Naveen
What does the name Naveen mean?
Naveen means “new” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Naveen?
Naveen has Celtic Gaelic, Hebrew roots in our records. Other Celtic Gaelic names include Bowen, Malcolm, Danny.
Is Naveen a boy or girl name?
Naveen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Naveen?
Naveen ranked #2,056 for US boys in 2025, given to 72 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,056).