Kaveh
Kaveh first appears in US records in 1973. It peaked in 1983, when 18 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 13.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Kaveh popular?
Rising Kaveh has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 58 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 87 | |
| 2000s | 75 | |
| 1990s | 60 | |
| 1980s | 99 | |
| 1970s | 42 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Kaveh mean?
Kaveh is the blacksmith who leads a revolt against tyranny in the Shahnameh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaveh mean?
Kaveh means Royal; the heroic blacksmith. Kaveh is the blacksmith who leads a revolt against tyranny in the Shahnameh.
What is the origin of the name Kaveh?
Kaveh is of Persian origin.
How do you pronounce Kaveh?
Kaveh is pronounced “KAH-veh.”
Is Kaveh a boy or a girl name?
Kaveh is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Kaveh a popular name right now?
Kaveh has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Kaveh?
In 2025, Kaveh ranked #6642 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kaveh most popular?
Kaveh was most popular in 1983, when about 18 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Kaveh?
Names similar to Kaveh include Farhad, Rostam, Omid, Arash, Reza.
What names go well with Kaveh?
Persian names that pair well with Kaveh include Jasmine, Esther, Jasper, Darius, Cyrus.