Armaan

Armaan - A very unique male name

Armaan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1994 on position #3161. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Armaan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Armaan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Armaan. The baby boy name Armaan was given to 77 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1424 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 19,043 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Armaan peaked in popularity 15 years ago in 2011 on position 998.

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Armaan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Armaan is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #774 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,770.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Armaan is where you live.

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Armaan origin and meaning

Persian, via Urdu and Hindi

'Wish, desire, longing' — from Persian ārmān, an everyday word for a heartfelt wish in Urdu and Hindi

Armaan is a word name meaning a cherished wish, familiar across South Asia in film and song titles. In the US data since 1994, it peaked in 2011 and has eased down since.

Attested etymology

Armaan is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Armaan, pop culture references for the name Armaan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Armaan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Armaan, sorted by popularity.

Aaron / Aron / Armani / Aryan / Arian / Arron / Arman / Aharon / Arham / Aram /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Armaan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Armaan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Armaan?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ar-MAHN · /ɑrˈmɑn/

Around the world

• Armaan (Urdu) — Used as-is — the ordinary word for a wish
• Armaan (Hindi) — Used as-is in Hindi film and song

Spellings and nicknames

• Arman — A one-A spelling — also a name in its own right in Armenian and Persian use

Famous bearers

• Armaan Malik — Indian playback singer, one of the most streamed young singers in Bollywood music (b. 1995) Contemporary

Style

InternationalWord name

Why parents choose it

To name a son 'wish' is to call him the answer to one — South Asian families choose it for exactly that sentiment.

Worth knowing

• Arman with one A is a different, older name family; spellings will be mixed up.