Arman

Arman - A very unique male name

Arman appeared on the charts for the first time in 1982 on position #2048. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Arman and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Arman? 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 Arman. The baby boy name Arman was given to 115 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1229 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 12,750 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Arman peaked in popularity 29 years ago in 1997 on position 943.

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Arman is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Arman is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #527 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,591.

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 Arman is where you live.

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Arman origin and meaning

Persian

'Wish, desire, hope' — arman is the Persian word for a cherished wish

Arman is an established name across Iran, Armenia, Central Asia and Turkey with the Persian meaning of a wish or ideal. American use dates from 1982 and is slowly rising. It is distinct from the French name Armand and the fashion label Armani, with which it is often confused in the West.

Attested etymology

Arman is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Arman

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

Aaron / Aron / Armani / Aryan / Arian / Arron / Armaan / 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 Arman

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 Arman 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 Arman?

2 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

• Arman (Persian) — Used as-is; the source name.
• Arman (Turkish) — Used as-is in Turkish.

Spellings and nicknames

• Armand — The French name with a similar sound, a different name.

Famous bearers

• Arman Tsarukyan — Armenian mixed martial artist, a top UFC lightweight contender (b. 1996) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Arman carries a hopeful meaning — a wish — across several cultures at once, in a strong two-syllable form that is gently rising.

Worth knowing

• Constantly confused with Armand and with the Armani brand in Western contexts.