Armaan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Armaan has Persian origins, meaning 'desire' or 'wish'. It has evolved from older forms like Arman and has become popular in modern South Asia. The name embodies traits of aspiration and hope, with no biblical relevance.
The name Armaan is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Armaan has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Armaan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6742nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1386th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1417th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Armaan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Armaan"
Pronunciation
/ɑːrˈmɑːn/
Origin
Persian
Etymology
The name Armaan is derived from the Persian word 'armaan', which means 'desire' or 'wish'. It reflects a sense of aspiration and hope.
Meaning
desire, wish
Language Evolution
Armaan (modern Persian), Arman (older Persian form)
Historical Usage
Armaan has gained popularity in South Asia, particularly among Urdu-speaking communities, in recent decades as a modern and aspirational name.
Variants & Derivatives
Arman, Armaanul, Armanu
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Armaan is perceived as a trendy and contemporary name, often associated with positive qualities such as ambition and success.
Famous People
Armaan Malik (Indian playback singer), Armaan Jain (Indian actor)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Armaan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Armaan"
"Armaan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6742nd of 16616 | 84 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1386th of 24088 | 1,703 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1417th of 23106 | 1,537 |
Regional Popularity of "Armaan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
63.49% 2841st/4475 |
- |
50.70% 3203rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
33.24% 1523rd/4582 |
19.56% 1010th/5164 |
22.08% 1615th/7313 |
12.64% 943rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
39.51% 1574th/3984 |
22.71% 1019th/4487 |
25.86% 1764th/6822 |
15.07% 946th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Armaan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Armaan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Armaan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.