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The baby name Elnaz is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /elˈnɑːz/ (el-NAHZ).

Elnaz is Persian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Persian
Pronunciation: /elˈnɑːz/ (el-NAHZ)

What is the meaning of the name Elnaz ?

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.

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Elnaz – Popularity by country

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:

Sweden
United States
Canada
AE
AF

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People also ask about Elnaz

Elnaz is predominantly a girl's name.
Elnaz is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /elˈnɑːz/ (el-NAHZ).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Elnâz, Elnaaz, Alnaz, El-Naz and الناز.
Yes — Elnaz ranked #176 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Elnaz ranks highest in Sweden (#176 in 2022).
Elnaz's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #175 in 2013 to #176 in 2022 in Sweden.