Unisex · #9,668 in 2026

Navdeep

Navdeep Pallapolu is an Indian actor and television personality who predominantly appears in Telugu films. He made his film debut in 2004 with the patriotic sports drama Jai. His notable works include Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005), Gowtam SSC (2005), Chandamama (2007), Arya 2 (2009), Ice Cream (2014), and Dhandoraa (2025).

Current Rank
#9,668
Peak Rank
#4,802 (1994)
Total Babies
147
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,741 (125 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,802 (147 total)
👦As Boy Name
1984
First Year
2018
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#4802
Peak Rank
147
Total Count
22
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1984
First Year
2005
Last Year
1997
Peak Year
#7741
Peak Rank
125
Total Count
17
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Navdeep

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Navdeep Pallapolu is an Indian actor and television personality who predominantly appears in Telugu films. He made his film debut in 2004 with the patriotic sports drama Jai. His notable works include Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005), Gowtam SSC (2005), Chandamama (2007), Arya 2 (2009), Ice Cream (2014), and Dhandoraa (2025).

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The Story of Navdeep

As a girl name

Navdeep first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1984, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 11 Navdeeps were born — ranking #7,741 that year. As of 2026, Navdeep ranks #16,460 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 125 Navdeeps have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Navdeep first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1984, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 12 Navdeeps were born — ranking #4,802 that year. As of 2026, Navdeep ranks #9,668 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 147 Navdeeps have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Navdeep

Phonetically similar names — useful when Navdeep is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Navdeep

What does the name Navdeep mean?
Navdeep Pallapolu is an Indian actor and television personality who predominantly appears in Telugu films. He made his film debut in 2004 with the patriotic sports drama Jai. His notable works include Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005), Gowtam SSC (2005), Chandamama (2007), Arya 2 (2009), Ice Cream (2014), and Dhandoraa (2025).
How popular is Navdeep in 2026?
In 2026, Navdeep ranks #9,668 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Navdeep most popular?
Navdeep reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #4,802 that year with 12 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Navdeep most popular?
Navdeep has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Navdeep.
Is Navdeep a unisex name?
Yes — Navdeep is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 46% of Navdeeps assigned female and 54% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Navdeep?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Navdeep include Myran, Garritt, Romar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Navdeep

Navdeep is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 147 births in the dataset. Navdeep's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #4,802. Use the chart and map above to compare Navdeep's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.