Gurniwaz

Gurniwaz - A very unique male name

Gurniwaz appeared on the charts for the first time in 2025 on position #2595. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Gurniwaz and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Gurniwaz? 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 Gurniwaz. The baby boy name Gurniwaz was given to 17 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2595 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 86,252 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gurniwaz peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2595.

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Gurniwaz is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gurniwaz is currently topping the baby name charts in Indiana at position #999 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,464.

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 Gurniwaz is where you live.

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Gurniwaz origin and meaning

Punjabi (Sikh)

Uncertain — apparently a compound of Gur- ('the Guru', as in hundreds of Sikh names) with Niwaz ('grace, favour', from Persian via Urdu), but the compound itself is not documented in name sources

Gurniwaz appears in a single year, 2025, with all its births in that year — the signature of a name given within one community or even one extended circle. Its elements are recognisable from Sikh naming, where Gur- compounds are traditional, but this exact compound is not attested in reference sources, so it is given as uncertain with the elements credited.

Origin uncertain

Gurniwaz is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

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Similar to Gurniwaz

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

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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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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Gurniwaz

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 Gurniwaz 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 Gurniwaz?

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

gur-nih-WAHZ · /ˌɡʊərnɪˈwɑːz/
A single-year name with no settled English pronunciation.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Gurpreet — A common Gur- compound in Sikh naming
• Nawaz — A form of its second element as a name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2025, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A traditional-style Sikh compound name, deeply specific to its community.

Worth knowing

• Outside Punjabi and Sikh circles it will need spelling and explaining every time