The baby name Elnaz is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /elˈnɑːz/ (el-NAHZ).
Elnaz is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Elnaz is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /elˈnɑːz/ (el-NAHZ).
Elnaz is Persian in Origin.
Elnaz is a feminine given name prevalent in Persian- and Azeri-speaking communities. It blends Turkic el, meaning “people” or “nation,” with Persian naz, “grace, coy charm.” Together they convey “the people’s darling,” “beloved of the people,” or “she who wins hearts.” The structure mirrors a long-standing Persian fondness for -naz compounds, where naz signifies endearment and allure.
As a modern compound, Elnaz rose to prominence in Iran and Azerbaijan in the late 20th century and spread with the diaspora. Contemporary visibility owes much to public figures such as Iranian actress Elnaz Shakerdoost and sport climber Elnaz Rekabi. Common transliterations include Elnāz and Elnaaz; occasional hyphenation (El-Naz) appears in passports. Diminutives such as Naz occur, and related Persian names include Golnaz, Farnaz, and Parinaz. Usage remains strongest in Iran, Azerbaijani regions, and Iranian communities abroad.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE | 0 | #44 | 1 | 997 | |
| AF | Girls | 0 | #56 | 39 | 2,402 |
| AF | 0 | #70 | 7 | 1,883 | |
| AZ | Girls | 0 | #74 | 2 | 1,051 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #89 | 1,486 | 8,334 |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #107 | 2 | 1,564 |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #176 | 4 | 1,568 |
| IR | 0 | #184 | 46 | 4,221 | |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #219 | 7 | 3,308 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| Canada | Girls | 2023 | #273 | 7 | 2,824 |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #274 | 1 | 3,535 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #293 | 4 | 6,578 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #294 | 27 | 5,862 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #323 | 7 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #357 | 3 | 8,829 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #484 | 21 | 11,303 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #513 | 40 | 10,162 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #537 | 17 | 20,968 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #715 | 24 | 3,895 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #813 | 26 | 4,949 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #910 | 7 | 8,487 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #933 | 23 | 5,933 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| TR | 0 | #1,120 | 92 | 19,440 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,424 | 23 | 9,415 |
Elnaz is popular in 32 countries — most recent births per country:
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