UK boy's name
Siavash
A masculine Persian name meaning "the dark-haired man" or "black man".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Siavash is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Siavash popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3744, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. 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.
Siavash is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Siavash. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Siavash ranked #3744 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 boys were registered as Siavash.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Siavash as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3744
2009
Births in 2009
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Siavash mean?
The given name Siavash has its origins in the Persian language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran. The name is derived from the Old Persian words "Siyavakhsh," meaning "having a black stallion" or "possessing black horses." It is a compound name composed of the elements "siya," meaning black, and "vakhsh," meaning horse or stallion.
In Persian mythology, Siavash is the name of a prominent prince in the Shahnameh, a legendary epic poem written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. The Shahnameh chronicles the history of Persian kings and heroes, and Siavash is portrayed as a righteous and noble prince who endures various trials and tribulations before ultimately meeting a tragic end.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Siavash can be traced back to ancient Persian inscriptions and historical records. One notable example is the mention of a Persian prince named Siavash in the Behistun Inscription, a monumental rock relief created by the Achaemenid king Darius the Great in the 5th century BCE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Siavash. One of the earliest was Siavash, a Persian prince who lived during the 6th century BCE and was the son of the Achaemenid king Khosrow I. Another prominent figure was Siavash, a Persian military commander who fought alongside Alexander the Great in the 4th century BCE.
In more recent times, Siavash has been a popular name among Persians and Iranians. Some notable individuals with this name include:
1. Siavash Kasrai (1927-1996), an Iranian singer and composer known for his contributions to the classical Persian music tradition. 2. Siavash Ghomayshi (1936-2022), an Iranian writer, translator, and scholar who played a significant role in promoting Persian literature. 3. Siavash Akbarpour (born 1957), an Iranian filmmaker and screenwriter known for his socially conscious and thought-provoking works. 4. Siavash Shirmardān (born 1966), an Iranian professional football player and manager who represented the Iranian national team in the 1980s and 1990s. 5. Siavash Alamouti (born 1976), an Iranian-American scientist and engineer known for his contributions to the field of wireless communications, including the development of the Alamouti code used in modern wireless systems.
The name Siavash continues to be a popular choice among Persian and Iranian families, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and historical significance that spans centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Siavash by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Siavash 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3744 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Siavash: questions and answers
How popular is the name Siavash in the UK right now?
In 2009, Siavash was ranked #3744 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Siavash most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Siavash in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Siavash?
A masculine Persian name meaning "the dark-haired man" or "black man".
How many people are called Siavash in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Siavash across the 1 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.