UK boy's name
Javid
An Arabic name meaning "eternal" or "everlasting".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Javid is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Javid popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3908, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 5 births.
This profile covers 39 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1997 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 39 living people in the UK are called Javid. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Javid ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 5 boys were registered as Javid.
- • About 39 living people in the UK are estimated to have Javid as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3908
2015
Births in 2015
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
5 births
Estimated living
39
2026
Meaning
What does Javid mean?
The name Javid has its origins in the Persian language and culture, tracing back to the ancient Iranian civilizations. It is derived from the Persian word "javid," which means "eternal" or "everlasting." The name carries connotations of immortality, longevity, and endurance.
In the historical context, the name Javid has been associated with various literary works and notable figures from the Persian-speaking regions. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the epic poetry of the 10th century Persian poet Ferdowsi, who mentioned it in his masterpiece, the Shahnameh (Book of Kings).
Over the centuries, several individuals have borne the name Javid and left their mark on various fields. One notable figure was Javid Nurbakhsh (1926-2008), a prominent Iranian Sufi master, philosopher, and author who founded the Nimatullahi Order of Dervishes. His writings and teachings had a profound impact on the spiritual and intellectual landscape of Iran.
Another individual of historical significance was Javid Khan Shor (1653-1718), a renowned Uzbek poet and calligrapher from the Bukhara region (present-day Uzbekistan). His poetic works, written in the Chagatai language, are celebrated for their lyrical beauty and deep philosophical insights.
In the realm of music, Javid Hiravi (1492-1588) was a celebrated Persian musician and composer from the city of Herat (present-day Afghanistan). He is credited with developing and refining the classical Persian musical system known as the Radif, which laid the foundation for the modern Iranian music tradition.
Historically, the name Javid has also been borne by influential figures in the fields of science and scholarship. One such individual was Javid Al-Kindi (801-873 CE), an Arab philosopher, mathematician, and scientist considered to be one of the first great philosophers of the Islamic world. His contributions to various branches of knowledge, including optics, medicine, and metaphysics, were significant.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the name Javid throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and knowledge.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Javid over time
The chart below shows babies named Javid registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Javid, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2015, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Javid by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Javid was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3948 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #2839 | 26 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2022 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Javid
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Javid: questions and answers
How popular is the name Javid in the UK right now?
In 2015, Javid was ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Javid most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 5 babies registered as Javid in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Javid?
An Arabic name meaning "eternal" or "everlasting".
How many people are called Javid in the UK?
A total of 39 babies have been registered as Javid across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.