UK boy's name
Sarmad
An Islamic masculine name meaning "everlasting, eternal" of Persian origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sarmad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sarmad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 5 births.
This profile covers 56 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2000 to 2022. 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 56 living people in the UK are called Sarmad. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sarmad ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 5 boys were registered as Sarmad.
- • About 56 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sarmad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4001
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2000
5 births
Estimated living
56
2026
Meaning
What does Sarmad mean?
The name Sarmad has its origins in the Persian language and culture. It is derived from the Persian word "sarmad," which means "eternal" or "everlasting." The name can be traced back to the medieval period in Persia, now known as Iran, and was likely used to refer to the divine or spiritual realm.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Sarmad can be found in the works of the famous Persian poet and mystic, Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207-1273 CE). In his poetry, Rumi often used the term "sarmad" to describe the eternal and boundless nature of divine love.
The name gained prominence in the 17th century with the life of Sarmad Kashani (1590-1659 CE), a Persian mystic and poet who was executed for his religious beliefs. Sarmad Kashani was known for his unconventional lifestyle and his defiance of religious orthodoxy. He is celebrated as a martyr in some Sufi traditions.
Another notable figure in history with the name Sarmad was Sarmad Alijah (1833-1899), a Kurdish poet and writer from the Ottoman Empire. He is considered one of the most influential Kurdish poets of the 19th century and is celebrated for his work in promoting the Kurdish language and culture.
In the 20th century, the name Sarmad was borne by Sarmad Suhrawardi (1900-1968), an Iraqi philosopher and thinker who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic philosophy. He is particularly known for his work on the concept of "hikmat al-ishraq," or "the philosophy of illumination."
The name Sarmad has also been used by several contemporary figures, including Sarmad Khoosat (born 1981), a Pakistani actor, director, and producer who has worked in both film and television. He is known for his critically acclaimed films such as "Manto" (2015) and "Kamli" (2022).
While the name Sarmad is not as common as some other Persian names, it has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the realm of Persian literature, mysticism, and philosophy. Its meaning of "eternal" or "everlasting" reflects the deep spiritual and metaphysical traditions of the Persian culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sarmad over time
The chart below shows babies named Sarmad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sarmad, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sarmad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sarmad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4001 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4018 | 20 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3078 | 32 | 8 |
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- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sarmad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sarmad in the UK right now?
In 2022, Sarmad was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Sarmad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 5 babies registered as Sarmad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sarmad?
An Islamic masculine name meaning "everlasting, eternal" of Persian origin.
How many people are called Sarmad in the UK?
A total of 56 babies have been registered as Sarmad across the 14 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.