Navir
An masculine name of Middle Eastern origin meaning "ocean" or "river".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Navir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Navir today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Navir births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Navir. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Navir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,594
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Navir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Navir by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Navir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Navir
The name Navir finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, with roots tracing back to ancient India. It is believed to have emerged around the 5th century BCE, derived from the Sanskrit word "navīra," which means "new" or "fresh."
In Hinduism, the name Navir holds significance as it is associated with the concept of renewal and rebirth. It is thought to symbolize the cycle of life, with the potential for new beginnings and fresh starts.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Navir can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas. However, its usage was likely more widespread in various regions of the Indian subcontinent during the classical period, spanning from the 3rd century BCE to the 6th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Navir. One such figure was Navir Siddhartha, a renowned Buddhist scholar and philosopher who lived in the 7th century CE. His teachings and writings were influential in the spread of Buddhism across Southeast Asia.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Navir Chandra, a powerful ruler of the Rajput dynasty in northern India during the 11th century. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts in defending his kingdom against foreign invaders.
In the realm of literature, Navir Kavi was a celebrated poet and writer who lived in the 16th century during the Mughal Empire. His works, often exploring themes of love and spirituality, are still studied and appreciated today.
Moving forward in time, Navir Singh was a influential figure in the Indian independence movement of the early 20th century. Born in 1890, he was a prominent activist who fought for India's freedom from British colonial rule through non-violent means.
Additionally, Navir Kapoor, born in 1924, was a celebrated Indian actor and producer who made significant contributions to the Hindi film industry, often portraying iconic roles that resonated with audiences across generations.
While the name Navir may not be as common today as it once was, its historical roots and associations with renewal, rebirth, and fresh beginnings continue to make it a meaningful and culturally significant name.
People
Navir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Navir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Navir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Navir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Navir going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Navir a common name?
We classify Navir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Navir most popular?
The single biggest year for Navir was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Navir is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Navir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Navir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Navir in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Navir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Navir in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Navir can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Navir?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.