Boy · #10,659 in 2026

Niyaz

Niyaz is an Iranian Canadian musical duo. The group was created in 2004 by DJ, programmer/producer and remixer Carmen Rizzo, vocalist and hammered dulcimer player Azam Ali, formerly of the group Vas, and Ali's husband, Loga Ramin Torkian, of the Iranian crossover group Axiom Of Choice. In 2013, Carmen Rizzo announced via Facebook that he was retiring from Niyaz.

Current Rank
#10,659
Peak Rank
#10,659 (2006)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2006
First Year
2006
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#10659
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Niyaz

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

Niyaz is an Iranian Canadian musical duo. The group was created in 2004 by DJ, programmer/producer and remixer Carmen Rizzo, vocalist and hammered dulcimer player Azam Ali, formerly of the group Vas, and Ali's husband, Loga Ramin Torkian, of the Iranian crossover group Axiom Of Choice. In 2013, Carmen Rizzo announced via Facebook that he was retiring from Niyaz.

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The Story of Niyaz

Niyaz first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 6 Niyazs were born — ranking #10,659 that year. As of 2026, Niyaz ranks #10,659 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Niyazs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Niyaz

Phonetically similar names — useful when Niyaz 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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  • Kneesies

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Frequently Asked Questions about Niyaz

What does the name Niyaz mean?
Niyaz is an Iranian Canadian musical duo. The group was created in 2004 by DJ, programmer/producer and remixer Carmen Rizzo, vocalist and hammered dulcimer player Azam Ali, formerly of the group Vas, and Ali's husband, Loga Ramin Torkian, of the Iranian crossover group Axiom Of Choice. In 2013, Carmen Rizzo announced via Facebook that he was retiring from Niyaz.
How popular is Niyaz in 2026?
In 2026, Niyaz ranks #10,659 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Niyaz most popular?
Niyaz reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #10,659 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Niyaz a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Niyaz is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Niyaz?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Niyaz include Iric, Thelonius, Demorian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Niyaz

Niyaz is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Niyaz's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #10,659. Use the chart and map above to compare Niyaz'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.