Nauman is of Arabic origin, meaning 'pleasure' or 'delight'. It's a unisex name, popular among Muslims worldwide due to its Islamic significance. Nauman was notably used by the prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher Al-Farabi in his works. The name has gained international recognition, with notable bearers including Pakistani cricketer Nauman Islam and Indian film director Nauman Ali Khan.
Between 1994 and 2005, the name Nauman saw a total of 22 newborns across these four years. This popularity fluctuated slightly with time; there were notably more babies named Nauman born in 1996 and 2005 compared to 1994 and 2000.