Navid is of Persian origin, meaning 'new'. It's a unisex name, popular among both boys and girls. The name gained prominence outside Iran due to its simplicity and elegance, often used by parents who appreciate names with cultural significance but are easy to pronounce internationally. Navid is also known for being the birth name of Iranian-Canadian film director Atom Egoyan.
Navid saw its popularity peak in 1990 with 13 births that year, but it has since decreased, with only 5 births in 1991. Overall, there were 26 babies named Navid between 1988 and 1991.