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Naveed

Boy name · 29 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Naveed: 29 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1978.

Of Persian origin, Naveed means “good news” or “bearer of good news,” rooted in the ancient language of Zoroastrian texts. The name gained international recognition through actors like Naveed Andrews (known for Lost) and Naveed Negahban (Homeland, Aladdin), while British-Pakistani singer Naveed (lead of the band Naveed) brought it to UK charts. Though no major place bears the name directly, its variant Navid is common in Iran and among diaspora communities. In Scotland, Naveed remains a rare but warm

Boy 8 of 52 years

Peak year
19784 babies
Latest (1992)
#3803 babies
Total births
29since 1974
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1978 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).