unisex name
Nahid
nah-HEED (Persian)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 447
Nahid is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 35% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Nahid is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 2014, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nahid Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 50 |
How Popular Is Nahid?
In 2025, Nahid was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Nahid Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nahid
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nahid Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nahid over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nahid
- Persian nah-HEED
Sibling Names for Nahid
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nahid — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nahid
How popular is the name Nahid?
In 2025, Nahid was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Nahid a girl's or a boy's name?
Nahid is used for both girls and boys. About 35% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Nahid?
Nahid has 2 syllables.
When was Nahid most popular?
Nahid peaked in 2014, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Nahid a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nahid currently ranks #6,386 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.