Arman

Arman is a boy's name of German origin meaning “wish.” In 2024 it was given to 151 boys in the United States.

Arman at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
German · Turkish · Persian
Meaning
“wish”
Pronunciation
/babel.hathitrust.org/

About the name Arman

Arman belongs to the German and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “wish” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Arman first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #981 in 1999, and in 2024 151 babies received the name — 4,466 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arman in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#981 in 1999
Peak year
2004
Babies named Arman in 2024
151
Total since 1880
4,466

Arman in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#551 in 2007
Babies named Arman in 2025
50
Total since 1996
1,043

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arman mean?

Arman means “wish” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Arman a boy or girl name?

Arman is a boy name. In 2024, 151 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arman?

Arman comes from the German, Turkish and Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Arman?

Arman first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #981 in 1999, and 151 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Arman?

Arman is pronounced /babel.hathitrust.org/ (IPA).

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